Certificate in German Language and Culture
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Certificate in German Language and Culture at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Canada is a certificate in Linguistics & Language Studies programme.
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Degree: Certificate
Field: Linguistics & Language Studies
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Certificate in German Language and Culture is a 24-credit-hour undergraduate certificate at Saint Mary's University providing linguistic and cultural knowledge for students interested in studying or working in German-speaking countries. It comprises 12 required credit hours in German language courses and 12 additional credit hours, of which at least 6 must be at the 3000 level or above, chosen from German literature and cultural studies offerings. Admission requires a formal application and the approval of the Coordinator for German Studies. The certificate is designed to be completed alongside another degree program, giving students a transcript-recognized concentration in German language proficiency and cultural knowledge in addition to their primary field of study. Students who complete the certificate gain proficiency spanning introductory through advanced German language courses alongside exposure to German literary and cultural studies content.
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About Saint Mary's University
“One University. One World. Yours”
Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1802
Students: 5,500
Programs: 88
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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