German

University of Limerick

Ireland, Limerick

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University of Limerick

Ireland , Limerick

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 16,900 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

German

About

About you

You are someone who enjoys learning about other cultures and who is interested in languages. You would either like to continue with German because you liked it in school, or you may want to pick it up as a beginner who is happy at last to get a chance to start learning German. Perhaps you are someone who wants to benefit from the excellent job prospects for anyone with a good knowledge of other EU languages and of German in particular. This is becoming even more important now that the UK has left the European Union. You also know that German is one of the major languages of the EU and the most common first language spoken by its citizens!

Why study German at UL?

We have an excellent track record of helping our students acquire high-level language skills, and a sound knowledge of the culture and society of the German-speaking countries of Europe.

This also offers students a window into wider European culture. Students develop great enthusiasm for their subject, not least because of the many opportunities for work placements in top Austrian, German and Swiss companies and the exciting possibilities of studying as an ERASMUS student at one of our many German-speaking partner universities.

Our classes are typically taught through the medium of German, using up-to-date teaching methods and the latest educational technologies.

You can also take advantage of one-to-one sessions with native speakers, discussion groups, movie evenings, and lectures and readings by visiting authors and academics. Our research expertise in language learning and German Studies (including GDR studies, crime fiction, exile and intercultural studies) feeds directly into our teaching.

We have the only Centre for Irish-German Studies in Europe and are active in interdisciplinary research in the Centre for Applied Language Studies, the Centre for European Studies and the Ralahine Centre for Utopian Studies.

Disciplines

Arts

Humanities and Social Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements for applicants from Saudi Arabia:

Foundation Entry

Undergraduate students need a Foundation Programme. Entry to the UL International Foundation Programme with CGPA of 80% or above in General Secondary Education Certificate including English, Mathematics and another language. An IELTS of 5.5 is also necessary depending on the Foundation Stream.

Requirement to Progress from Foundation Programme to Bachelor Degree Science and Engineering and Kemmy Business School

Science and Engineering

Successfully pass the Foundation Programme with a minimum grade of C3 in all modules including a minimum grade XX in Mathematics 1 and 2. For programmes where an honour maths grade is required we look for a B3 in the Foundation Programme maths modules and where pass maths is required we look for a C3 in the maths modules in the Foundation Programme.

BBS

Minimum grade of C3 in all modules and a minimum C2 grade in EH2001, EH2002, EH2011 and EH2012.

Students can successfully pass the Foundation Programme with a C3 in all modules but will not be able to progress onto a Degree programme at University of Limerick (UL).

Please note that some programmes may have a higher entry requirement and/or a portfolio requirement and not all applicants who meet the minimum grades will be offered a place.