| | German and another subject to degree level as part of a Double Major or as a Minor. 1st year - Either 15 credits of German (if you studied German in school to the recommended H4 Leaving Certificate or equivalent level) or 30 credits of German (if you are a beginner)
- Non-beginners are strongly recommended to take Language and Culture as a subject in 1st year and to select the modules on German Language and Culture.
- Choose your other subjects from the groups available (maximum 1 subject per group). Subject Groups.
2nd & 3rd year - German as a Double Major or as a Minor
- Continue with 1 of your 1st year subjects
- Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year
- Transfer option in 2nd year - into the Business and Languages degree MH409 - for students who have completed the first year of the BA degree (MH101) taking at least 15 credits of a Business subject and passing 30 credits of beginners/15 credits of non-beginner German
All students of German have the opportunity to spend the 3rd year of their degree programme in a German-speaking country.
You can: - Study at a university in Germany or Austria (Erasmus)
- Work as an English Language Assistant at a German or Austrian school (ELA programme - subject to availability)
- Complete an Erasmus internship / placement (subject to availability)
- Students who avail of the Year Abroad can get this year recognised as part of their studies and convert their degree programme into a 4-year BA International.
Students interested in teaching German should note that the Teaching Council of Ireland require all registered teachers of German to have spent a minimum of two months living in a German-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advise at least a three-month residency. Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)  Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.  | Year 1 | | | Subject Overview
>As the native language to almost 100 million people around the world, German is a critical language for business, science and culture.
>You can study German at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in German or equivalent recommended), or at beginner level (as a double subject; no minimum requirement).
>Studying German at Maynooth University equips you with excellent language, communication, research, intercultural, analytical and critical thinking skills. Our students have opportunities to focus on film, literature, linguistics, translation, and business cultures connected to German, alongside the language itself.
>Small classes taught by experts: Our language, linguistics and culture modules are generally taught in small class groups - an environment in which students thrive. Our staff are keen researchers, and this is integrated into our teaching and approach.
>Every student will have the opportunity to spend a year in a German-speaking country as an Erasmus student, Language Assistant or Erasmus intern (subject to availability). We have links with over 20 universities in cities and towns in Germany and Austria such as Hamburg, Munich, Vienna, Tübingen, Potsdam, Leipzig and Bonn. Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International degree.
>If you are interested in teaching German, the Teaching Council of Ireland require all registered teachers of German to have spent some time living in a German-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency.
- Either 15 credits of German (if you studied German in school to H4 Leaving Certificate or equivalent level) OR 30 credits of German (if you are a beginner).
- 30 credit beginner: the extra 15 credits for beginners are timetabled outside of groups 1-6 so you may choose other subjects from groups 2-6.
- Only 1 of these can be taken as a double subject since the extra 15 credits for each are taught at the same time: Anthropology, Computer Science, German (beginner), History, International Development, Law, Sociology, Spanish (beginner).
| GN1F30 - GERMAN FOR BEGINNERS | Credits: 30 Not compulsory:  |
- Students who wish to take the 15-credit non-beginners option should note that the expectation is that students would normally have achieved at least a H4 at Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). Students with alternative qualifications or experience are welcome to contact the Academic Coordinator from the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures by email to smllc@mu.ie - please include your student number in all correspondence.
- Within MH101, subjects from groups 2-6 may be selected (one per group).
| GN1F15 - GERMAN FOR NON-BEGINNERS | Credits: 15 Not compulsory: | | | | Year 2 | | | Subject Overview
>As the native language to almost 100 million people around the world, German is a critical language for business, science and culture.
>You can study German at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in German or equivalent recommended), or at beginner level (as a double subject; no minimum requirement).
>Studying German at Maynooth University equips you with excellent language, communication, research, intercultural, analytical and critical thinking skills. Our students have opportunities to focus on film, literature, linguistics, translation, and business cultures connected to German, alongside the language itself.
>Small classes taught by experts: Our language, linguistics and culture modules are generally taught in small class groups - an environment in which students thrive. Our staff are keen researchers, and this is integrated into our teaching and approach.
>Every student will have the opportunity to spend a year in a German-speaking country as an Erasmus student, Language Assistant or Erasmus intern (subject to availability). We have links with over 20 universities in cities and towns in Germany and Austria such as Hamburg, Munich, Vienna, Tübingen, Potsdam, Leipzig and Bonn. Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International degree.
>If you are interested in teaching German, the Teaching Council of Ireland require all registered teachers of German to have spent some time living in a German-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency. | GN2DM - GERMAN | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>As the native language to almost 100 million people around the world, German is a critical language for business, science and culture.
>You can study German at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in German or equivalent recommended), or at beginner level (as a double subject; no minimum requirement).
>Studying German at Maynooth University equips you with excellent language, communication, research, intercultural, analytical and critical thinking skills. Our students have opportunities to focus on film, literature, linguistics, translation, and business cultures connected to German, alongside the language itself.
>Small classes taught by experts: Our language, linguistics and culture modules are generally taught in small class groups - an environment in which students thrive. Our staff are keen researchers, and this is integrated into our teaching and approach.
>Every student will have the opportunity to spend a year in a German-speaking country as an Erasmus student, Language Assistant or Erasmus intern (subject to availability). We have links with over 20 universities in cities and towns in Germany and Austria such as Hamburg, Munich, Vienna, Tübingen, Potsdam, Leipzig and Bonn. Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International degree.
>If you are interested in teaching German, the Teaching Council of Ireland require all registered teachers of German to have spent some time living in a German-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency. | GN2MI - GERMAN | Credits: 20 Not compulsory: | | | | Year 3 | | | Subject Overview
>As the native language to almost 100 million people around the world, German is a critical language for business, science and culture.
>You can study German at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in German or equivalent recommended), or at beginner level (as a double subject; no minimum requirement).
>Studying German at Maynooth University equips you with excellent language, communication, research, intercultural, analytical and critical thinking skills. Our students have opportunities to focus on film, literature, linguistics, translation, and business cultures connected to German, alongside the language itself.
>Small classes taught by experts: Our language, linguistics and culture modules are generally taught in small class groups - an environment in which students thrive. Our staff are keen researchers, and this is integrated into our teaching and approach.
>Every student will have the opportunity to spend a year in a German-speaking country as an Erasmus student, Language Assistant or Erasmus intern (subject to availability). We have links with over 20 universities in cities and towns in Germany and Austria such as Hamburg, Munich, Vienna, Tübingen, Potsdam, Leipzig and Bonn. Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International degree.
>If you are interested in teaching German, the Teaching Council of Ireland require all registered teachers of German to have spent some time living in a German-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency. | GN3DM - GERMAN | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview
>As the native language to almost 100 million people around the world, German is a critical language for business, science and culture.
>You can study German at non-beginner level (Leaving Certificate H4 in German or equivalent recommended), or at beginner level (as a double subject; no minimum requirement).
>Studying German at Maynooth University equips you with excellent language, communication, research, intercultural, analytical and critical thinking skills. Our students have opportunities to focus on film, literature, linguistics, translation, and business cultures connected to German, alongside the language itself.
>Small classes taught by experts: Our language, linguistics and culture modules are generally taught in small class groups - an environment in which students thrive. Our staff are keen researchers, and this is integrated into our teaching and approach.
>Every student will have the opportunity to spend a year in a German-speaking country as an Erasmus student, Language Assistant or Erasmus intern (subject to availability). We have links with over 20 universities in cities and towns in Germany and Austria such as Hamburg, Munich, Vienna, Tübingen, Potsdam, Leipzig and Bonn. Students who successfully complete a year abroad as part of their programme are conferred with a 4-year BA International degree.
>If you are interested in teaching German, the Teaching Council of Ireland require all registered teachers of German to have spent some time living in a German-speaking country. The Maynooth University School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures advises at least a three-month residency. | GN3MI - GERMAN | Credits: 20 Not compulsory: | | |
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