German - Arts

Key facts

German is the most widely-spoken language in the European Union and was recently designated the most important language for business in the UK.

Studying German opens the gate to the intellectual, economic and cultural riches of Central Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). It is the language of international icons in, for example, the areas of:

While studying German with the aim of using it professionally later, you will become aware of how important it is to be knowledgeable about the language within the cultural and historical contexts of the German-speaking countries.

Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such applicants are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

To verify if you meet the minimum academic and language requirements visit our qualification comparison page and refer to our International Office page for more information.

Students develop a set of linguistic, intercultural, analytical and critical skills which equip them for professional fields, including:

Postgraduate Opportunities at UCC

One-year taught MA in German Studies, MPhil (Research), PhD (Research); HDip in Arts (German). German Department Staff also contribute to UCC’s Master’s courses in Translation Studies, Comparative Literature, Applied Linguistics, Drama and Theatre Studies, Film Studies. For further information visit the German Graduate studies page.