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Mount Allison University

German Studies

Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Campus

    Sackville

  • Intl. Tuition

    CA$22,890 (2026-27)

  • Intake

    September 2027

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Course Overview

German Studies at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Graduates from this programme develop specialised knowledge and transferable skills valued across professional services, the public sector and relevant industry. Career pathways vary by specialisation — graduates are encouraged to explore internships and professional networks during their studies.

Student life (indicative)

Sackville offers an affordable and welcoming Canadian student lifestyle with good outdoor access and a friendly community.

The University at a Glance

Staff Ratio

13.0:1

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£32,390

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

CA$22,890

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

City & Location

Rural (<50k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of German Studies
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate German Studies topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced German Studies
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Staff Ratio

13:1

Students per staff

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Rural (<50k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool maritime

Safety Index (indicative)

9.0/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Sackville offers an affordable and welcoming Canadian student lifestyle with good outdoor access and a friendly community.

  • Sackville offers an affordable and welcoming Canadian student lifestyle with good outdoor access and a friendly community.

What Students Love

  • Thriving student social scene
  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Great café culture
  • Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Student-to-Staff Ratio13:1
Safety Index (indicative)9.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£32,390

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Graduates from this programme develop specialised knowledge and transferable skills valued across professional services, the public sector and relevant industry. Career pathways vary by specialisation — graduates are encouraged to explore internships and professional networks during their studies.

  • Graduates from this programme develop specialised knowledge and transferable skills valued across professional services, the public sector and relevant industry.
  • Career pathways vary by specialisation — graduates are encouraged to explore internships and professional networks during their studies.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Science
  • Humanities
  • Fine Arts

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

CA$22,890

per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

CA$91,560

For the full programme

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)CA$22,890per year, 2026-27 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£749/mo
Food & Groceries£288/mo
Transport£71/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,282
Annual living costs£15,395/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of Canada's more affordable student cities — a $1,624/month budget (housing $949, food $365, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. Affordable by Canadian standards — a comfortable student lifestyle at a reasonable price.

  • One of Canada's more affordable student cities — a $1,624/month budget (housing $949, food $365, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
  • Affordable by Canadian standards — a comfortable student lifestyle at a reasonable price.