Management and German Studies Lancaster University

Take our BA Hons in Management and German Studies and you’ll graduate with a mastery of the essentials of International Management. You will have an in-depth understanding of how businesses influence and are influenced by global economies, societies, and cultures.

Alongside this you will be proficient in German and have in-depth cultural knowledge of the German-speaking world.

Your linguistic, business and communication skills will equip you to engage in cross-cultural negotiations, forge business partnerships and be prepared to meet the international business challenges of our times.

Why choose German Studies and Management at Lancaster?

• Develop the skills and knowledge to navigate today’s dynamic business landscape

• Explore how the complex forces of international commerce and international business shape the global marketplace

• Experience how marketing and entrepreneurial creativity lead to new ideas for products and services

• Follow a progressional ladder on an internationally recognised scale entering either from beginners or intermediate level and progressing to proficiency in German

• Consolidate your German and Management expertise by working or studying in a German-speaking country for a year

What areas of Management will I study on the course?

You will engage with key debates about the role of business in contemporary societies and its impact on global economies and people’s everyday lives. Cutting-edge, research-informed ideas will inform your understanding of core management functions in businesses operating across economic, political and cultural boundaries. You will acquire the analytical tools and strategic insights needed to succeed in the dynamic field of international management.

Discover how businesses are organised, managed and operate in contemporary economies. Experience how marketing and entrepreneurial creativity lead to innovation in the business world and learn how financial information and data provide powerful insights that drive business decision-making.

The course offers the perfect blend of theory and practice, covering key topics such as:

• Management theory and practice

• Multinational corporations and international organisations

• Marketing and global branding

• Managing people across cultures

• Global ethics and responsibility

• Sustainable development

• Technology and society

This course will develop your creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking and inspire you to become a forward-thinking leader ready to tackle the complexities of 21st-century business and management. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers, academics, industry experts, and guest speakers. You will gain invaluable networking opportunities and experiences that will set you apart in the competitive business landscape.

How is German Studies taught at Lancaster?

Your journey to language proficiency and exploring the German-speaking world starts here. Studying German at Lancaster you will acquire high-level language skills and gain an internationally recognised qualification modelled on the Common European Framework of Reference for languages.

You’ll enter the course either as a complete beginner in German or with some initial competency. Whatever level you begin with, you will progress to becoming proficient in the language.

Your language learning will be further enriched by cultural studies, covering visual media, literature, art, and history, providing a comprehensive understanding of the societal contexts of the German-speaking world.

Spending your third year abroad in a German-speaking country significantly boosts your language proficiency, while deepening your intercultural sensitivity. You can choose to study at a partner university or conduct a work placement.

Entry requirements

These are the typical grades that you will need to study this course. This section will tell you whether you need qualifications in specific subjects, what our English language requirements are, and if there are any extra requirements such as attending an interview or submitting a portfolio.

A levels

ABB. This should include grade B in German, or if this is to be studied from beginners' level, you should have AS grade B or A level grade B in another foreign language, or GCSE grade 7/A in a foreign language.

Access to HE Diploma

Our typical entry requirement would be 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to have appropriate evidence of language ability.

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDM accepted alongside appropriate evidence of language ability.

BTEC in combination with A levels

Our typical entry requirement would be A level grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D. This should include grade B in German, or if this is to be studied from beginners' level, you should have AS grade B or A level grade B in another foreign language, or GCSE grade 7/A in a foreign language.

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. This should include 6 in HL German or other appropriate evidence of language learning ability.

Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects. Please contact the Admissions team for more information.

T levels

Distinction overall accepted alongside appropriate evidence of language ability.

GCSE requirements

English Language grade 4/C. A GCSE grade 7/A in a relevant language may meet the subject requirement for this programme, if not studied to A level or equivalent.

We will also look at your overall GCSE profile when considering your application as a whole.

We do have flexibility when considering GCSE requirements. Go to our GCSE information for more details.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme. English language qualifications for undergraduate study.