Expertise in modern languages has never been more important as the United Kingdom forges a new relationship with its European partners and seeks to develop its trading and cultural ties throughout the world.

The University of Bristol is a centre for the study of modern languages and cultures, and offers a dynamic environment in which to carry out your studies.

This joint honours degree enables you to develop your understanding of German and Portuguese language and culture. Both departments offer outstanding teaching and research.

Germany remains central to the European economy, guaranteeing high demand for advanced fluency in the German language and familiarity with the diverse nature of the culture, history, politics and lifestyle of the German-speaking world.

Portuguese is the seventh most widely spoken language in the world and is an official language in nine countries across four continents. The political weight of countries such as Brazil and Angola means that Portuguese speakers are increasingly in demand.

In language classes you will develop speaking, listening, reading, writing and translation skills using textbooks, media and internet resources. You will also study literature, cinema, history, thought, politics, linguistics and culture, choosing from a wide range of optional units. We have a regular programme of visiting speakers who supplement our regular teaching with specialist talks on their research interests.

You will divide your third year between a German-speaking and a Portuguese-speaking country, either studying or undertaking a work placement. There are opportunities to complement your specialism in both languages with options that include a comparative element.

Find out more about the course structure and units available for German and Portuguese

A-level Standard offer	ABB including B in one of the languages to be studied
A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	BBC including B in one of the languages to be studied
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer	32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in one of the languages to be studied
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	29 points overall with 14 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in one of the languages to be studied
Cambridge Pre-U offer	Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.
Access to HE Diploma offer	Pass Access to HE Diploma (Humanities) with at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit, and demonstrate proven capacity for language learning, usually through B at A-level in one of the modern languages to be studied. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
BTEC offer	DDM. All applicants must demonstrate proven capacity for language learning, usually through B at A-level in one of the modern languages to be studied.
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer	Advanced Higher: AB including one of the languages to be studied, and Standard Higher: AABBB
Welsh Baccalaureate offer	Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
European Baccalaureate offer	77% overall with 8.0 in one of the languages to be studied
UK qualifications	Further information about UK qualifications
International qualifications	Accepted international qualifications

Applicants must also meet these requirements

GCSE profile requirements	Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
English language requirements	If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile B Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.