Among the most popular destinations for graduates with German are: law, accountancy, journalism, finance, management consultancy, the civil service, the diplomatic service, marketing, education, policy making and translating. Degrees with languages open doors in all sectors – public, private and charitable.

As a graduate with German, you will have a skillset that is highly sought after by employers. You will be fluent in German, will have excellent skills in analysis and argumentation, and will have demonstrated that you are adaptable and resilient by living abroad for a year. Students in Modern Languages at Cambridge are well prepared for the workplace.

“In the current global economy, multilingual skills are more essential than ever. ... German tops the list” - deVere Destinations

“One of our largest markets is Germany, where we have a significant data and product footprint. …  Our expertise in the market and our employees’ abilities to engage with clients in their native language is of critical importance.” - Bloomberg

“Sharing spoken languages can reduce trade barriers ... English – though important as a lingua franca in business worldwide – is not the sole driver behind existing trade flows across different business sectors.” - University of Cambridge and RAND Europe

Please see the Faculty Careers page for more information.