UCL is located right in the heart of central London and prides itself on being a global hub of education in the capital, attracting students from over 150 countries. UCL has a lot to offer with 440 undergraduate programmes in which integration of research and teaching is prioritised. UCL has a unique history, founded in 1826 inspired by the ethos of Jeremy Bentham's belief in opening up education for the many and not to discriminate on who can receive a higher education. UCL strives to continue the tradition of being change-makers today, remaining committed to accessibility and using research to tackle real-world problems.
German at UCL
This four year BA (Hons) degree in German at the University College of London focuses heavily on the development of German language and culture throughout time. In your first, second, and fourth year you will be introduced to, and undertake modules studying the German language across disciplines such as film, literature, history, and linguistics. In your third year, you will undertake study abroad (where German is spoken) to put into practice the skills and linguistic tools you have developed so far. Over the duration of the course, you will study under academic staff who are prominent in their fields (such as German film, history, psychology, and even medieval comedy) and will deepen your knowledge of the German language, developing valuable skills in critical thinking and literacy.
Dr Jeff Bowersox
Jeff Bowersox is an Associate Professor of German history at University College London, and he teaches and researches on Germans’ connections with the wider world. The author of Raising Germans in the Age of Empire: Youth and Colonial Culture, 1871–1914 (Oxford UP, 2013), he is now studying African-American entertainers touring in the German lands before the jazz age. He is also the managing editor of blackcentraleurope.com, an online resource exploring histories and experiences of Blackness in the German lands since the Middle Ages.
