Department of German

Entry Requirements BA in German

Entry Requirements BA in German

Special entry requirements for the BA in German

For a B.A. in German, applicants must normally satisfy the General Entry Requirements for admission (Matriculation Certificate and Secondary Education Certificate passes at Grade 5 or better in Maltese, English Language and Mathematics) and have an Advanced Level pass at Grade C or better in German.

Recognition of B2 certificates in German

If you are in possession of all the General Entry Requirements except for a pass at grade C or better in German at Advanced Matriculation Level, you can also apply for the BA in German with 

  • a B2 certificate in German according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR); together with
  • the Certificate in German Literature and Culture, an exam offered by the Department of German.

The examination for the Certificate in German Literature and Culture, by the Department of German, is held every September.

Access the syllabus for this special examination: Syllabus B2 Certificate German

Application form: Examination in German Literature and Culture 

In order to sit for the examination in German Literature and Culture, a candidate must apply to the Department of German by using the link below. With the application, the B2 Language Certificate (CEFR) also needs to be submitted for verification. No late applications will be accepted.

Application form: Examination in German Literature and Culture

Deadline: 31 August 2025
Examination fee: EUR 25
Date of Examination: 12 September 2025

Please note: It is important that candidates sitting for the examination in German Literature and Culture also apply through the normal UM admissions process. To avoid late application fees, candidates are advised to apply for the B.A. in German by 23 July 2025 at 14:00. Under the remarks section in their application, candidates should indicate that they plan to sit for the Certificate in German Literature and Culture in September. Click here for more information and to apply for the course.

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