Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Law and Sociology] From University of Kent

TheÊComparative Literature and German with a Year Abroad (Hons) programme fromÊUniversity of KentÊtranscends national and cultural boundaries, offering you a truly global view of world literature. You study texts ranging from Classical Antiquity to the present day in English translation, including works by such famous authors as Homer, Ovid, Shakespeare,ÊDante,ÊDickens,ÊDostoevsky, Balzac, Joyce and Woolf, as well as German-language authors such asÊGoethe and Kafka.

German is oneÊof Europe's most important languages for business and culture. Worldwide, it is the second-most widely used language on the internet (W3TechsÊ2014).ÊIt is also frequently used as a second language in Eastern Europe, serving as a means of communication across international boundaries.ÊFluency in the German language, combined with knowledge of political and cultural developments in the German-speaking world, opens up career opportunities in many areas of Europe.

We also offer you the opportunity to spend a year studying abroad in Germany or Austria, where you can hone your language skills and experience a different culture as well as different approaches to the study of literature first hand.

Careers

Studying Comparative Literature and German you learn to think critically, develop the skills of close reading and effective communication, and gain confidence and experience in expressing your ideas. These key transferable skills are essential for graduates as they move into the job market. In addition, your ability to speak another European language is a key asset in the global employment market, and many employers view a graduate with overseas study experience as significantly more employable.

Students of German have successfully completed work placements at a variety of different companies, including international giants such as Siemens and Bosch.Ê Not only do such well-known names look great on a CV, but the fact that you were using your language skills every day also makes this work experience even more impressive for employers in the UK, Europe and further afield. Students have also undertaken internships in:

• The Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen in Mainz

• A translation agency in Berlin

• An oil company in Munich

• The German Bundestag (parliament).