German and Mathematics (BA)
- GR12
4 years (Full-time) / n/a (Part-time) / n/a (Distance / E-Learning)
This Joint Honours degree programme enables students to combine the study of the popular language of German and Mathematics. The time spent on each subject is effectively equal, enabling students to benefit from developing their foreign language skills whilst studying the fascinating and challenging subject of Mathematics. By combining these two courses, students will gain a wealth of transferable skills and knowledge beneficial to the world of employment, opening the doors to a variety of career paths. In addition, students will spend their third year in Germany.

Key Facts
| UCAS Code | GR12 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 years |
| How to apply | www.cardiff.ac.uk/howtoapply |
| Accreditation | |
| Typical places available |
The School of European Languages, Translation and Politics admits around 230 students each year to its undergraduate degree programmes. The School of Mathematics admits 130 students each year to its undergraduate degree programme. |
| Typical applications received |
School of Mathematics = 600 School of European Languages, Translation and Politics = 1300 |
| Scholarships & Bursaries | www.cardiff.ac.uk/scholarships |
| Fees | www.cardiff.ac.uk/fees |
| Typical A-level offer | ABB |
| Admissions Tutors |
Mathematics: Dr Jonathan Thompson German: Prof Gordon Cumming |
| Tel Number |
German: 029 2087 5590 / 029 2087 0824 Mathematics: 029 2087 5524 |
| Email address |
German: EUROP-UG-Admissions@cardiff.ac.uk Mathematics: ThompsonJM1@cardiff.ac.uk |
| School website |
www.cardiff.ac.uk/europ www.cardiff.ac.uk/maths |
For more information about the course structures, modules and teaching for these subjects, please visit the individual profiles of Mathematics and German on our website.
For more information about the course structures, modules and teaching for these subjects, please visit the individual profiles of Mathematics and German on our website.
| Typical A-level Offer |
ABB (excluding General Studies) Three A-level subjects, including an A in Mathematics or Pure Mathematics and generally including a B in a modern foreign language for beginners or B in German for the advanced pathway. Exceptions can be made according to personal circumstances. Two AS subjects may be considered in lieu of a third A-level. |
|---|---|
| Typical WBQ Offer | Pass in Welsh Bacc Advanced Diploma + AB at GCE Advanced Level (to include A in Maths and B in a language). |
| Typical Int Bacc Offer | 34 points overall (to including, at higher level, 6 in Maths and 5 in a language). |
| Other | Applications from those offering alternative qualifications are welcome. Please see detailed admissions and selection criteria for more information. |
A list of commonly accepted alternative entry qualifications and admissions and selection criteria for this degree programme can be read here.
For more information about the course structures, modules and teaching for these subjects, please visit the individual profiles of Mathematics and German on our website.
Next intake: September each year
School Contact
Name: Dr Jonathan Thompson (Mathematics)
Telephone: +44 (0)29 2087 5524
Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 4199
Email: ThompsonJM1@cardiff.ac.uk
School Website:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/maths
School Contact
Name: Prof Gordon Cumming (German)
Telephone: +44 (0)29 2087 5590
Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 4946
Email: Cumming@cardiff.ac.uk
School Website:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/europ/