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Major

German

Bachelors of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Arts
Overview Study details

Learn about German language, history and culture, and gain an overview of significant events, trends, places and people in German-speaking countries at the heart of modern Europe.

Developing competence in speaking, reading and writing German can expand your career options in fields such as business, engineering and law.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for modern languages

QS World University Rankings 2026

Watch Studying German at UQ on YouTube.

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Senior travel consultant
  • Freelance translator/interpreter
  • German language teacher
  • Multilingual customer coordinator
  • German translator/interpreter

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Online study
  • Overseas study

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Introductory German Language 1&2
  • Inside Germany - Contemporary German Cultures
  • Books the Nazis Burned: German Literature & Society 1914-1945
  • Advanced Special Topics in German Studies

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