Joint Honours - German

German is one of the most widely spoken first languages in Europe. The combined significance of Germany, Austria and Switzerland are undisputed. Studying German, therefore, offers an array of cultural and career opportunities. Our teaching involves not only the language, but also the arts and culture of German-speaking countries, equipping graduates with valuable intercultural understanding and key transferable skills.

To meet minimum entry requirements (matriculation) on the results of the Leaving Certificate, a student must present at least six recognised subjects selected according to course requirements and must obtain at least Grade H5 in two subjects and Grade O6/H7 in the remaining four subjects. Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements O6/H7 in English, Irish, a third language and three other recognised subjects Special Entry Recommendation In First Year two streams are offered, one for absolute beginners and another for non-beginners. For the non-beginners level a minimum of H4 grade in Leaving Certificate German or equivalent is strongly recommended.