Degree Destinations - German Studies

Studying German at Reading will give you the chance to develop your potential fully and prepare yourself effectively for a career. Our graduates distinguish themselves through their high employability and are successful in many different walks of life.

At a glance

Six months after leaving (figures from the last two years of DLHE data):

• 93% of graduates are in paid work
• 9% are in higher level study
• 84% of our graduates are in graduate-level work or study

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Examples of first jobs undertaken by German Studies graduates

• Language Teacher
• Clerical Officer
• Account Executive
• Bank Clerk

Who employs German Studies graduates? (to name a few...)

• Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council
• JP Morgan
• HSBC
• JET Programme

More detailed information

University of Reading Staff - full departmental information is available in the Staff section of this site.

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