Bachelor in German Studies (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in German Studies (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition and fees are set by The Claremont Colleges and vary annually; students should consult the official college website for current rates..

The programme focuses on the cultural, social, economic, and political life of German-speaking communities through interdisciplinary study. Students engage with German language, literature, and cultural contexts using research-based methods and practical application. The curriculum emphasizes language development alongside critical analysis of texts and historical materials. Students participate in structured language practice through the German Corridor and weekly language table events.

Focus areas include German language and linguistics, German literature, German cultural studies, German history, German politics and society, Translation studies.

The major requires a total of 10 course credits, including language courses from elementary to advanced levels and upper-division courses in literature, culture, and translation. Students must complete at least GERM 44 before studying abroad and may earn credit for approved courses taken in Germany or Austria.

Graduates pursue roles in education, translation, international relations, cultural institutions, and further academic study in German or related fields.

Applicants must have completed GERM 44 or its equivalent to qualify for study abroad. Students may enroll in introductory or intermediate courses based on placement exam results. The placement exam is required for all students without prior German experience.

On-campus, full-time, typically four years; study abroad options available for one or two semesters. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 34% of applicants.

Scripps College is a women’s liberal arts college in Claremont, California, where students learn in a supportive community that elevates their voices and perspectives. The College is approaching its centennial in 2026-2027, marking its first 100 years. Its location at the heart of The Claremont Colleges gives students a close campus community alongside the resources and connections of a larger institution.

Academic work at Scripps centers on a rigorous liberal arts education that cultivates courage, creativity, and confidence. The College offers more than 60 academic majors, with average classes of 15 students. Students can also access more than 2,000 courses through the consortium, along with joint academic programs and cross-registration across its member institutions. At Scripps, 85 percent of students hold at least one internship, and the student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

The Claremont Colleges consist of five independent undergraduate institutions and two graduate institutions, each with its own student body, faculty, campus, mission, and identity. Students at Scripps can use shared resources that include a two-million-volume library, student bookstore, health and counseling services, chaplains’ offices, and recreational facilities. The College’s greater Los Angeles setting places students about 35 miles from Los Angeles while keeping daily life anchored in the Claremont campuses and their academic community.