German - Languages for All

About the modules

Our German modules are open to all students (for credits or not), members of staff, and members of the public.

Available on an academic year or semester basis, the modules aim to develop language competence and cultural knowledge for professional and recreational purposes through small group weekly classes and guided independent learning.

Levels

If you are unsure about your level, let us know when applying and we will invite you for a short interview to understand your previous experience and current needs.

Beginner

Choose this level if you are a complete beginner, have learnt some vocabulary with Duolingo, or studied the language during secondary school (pre-GCSE) but have not engaged with the language since then.

• Academic year: LAS1147 German Beginner (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS162 German Beginner 1 (10 credits)
• Spring:
  • LAS162 German Beginner 1 (Repeat of Autumn module) (10 credits)
  • LAS156 German Beginner 2 (Continuation of LAS162) (10 credits)

Post-Beginner

Choose this level if you have a recent GCSE grade 6 or below or a higher GCSE grade from over five years ago.

• Academic year: LAS1148 German Post-Beginner (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS174 German Post-Beginner 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS167 German Post-Beginner 2 (10 credits)

Intermediate

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Beginner or Post-Beginner, have a GCSE grades 7-9, an equivalent qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS2189 German Intermediate (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS2129 German Intermediate 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS2100 German Intermediate 2 (10 credits)

Higher Intermediate

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Intermediate, an AS level Grades A-C, an A level below Grade C, an equivalent qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS2190 German Higher Intermediate (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS2144 German Higher Intermediate 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS2109 German Higher Intermediate 2 (10 credits)

Advanced

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Higher Intermediate, an A level grade A-C, an equivalent qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS177 German Advanced (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS2159 German Advanced 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS2173 German Advanced 2 (10 credits)

Higher Advanced

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Advanced or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS2161 German Higher Advanced (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS2113 German Higher Advanced 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS2140 German Higher Advanced 2 (10 credits)

Proficient

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Higher Advanced or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS3120 German Proficient (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS394 German Proficient 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS391 German Proficient 2 (10 credits)

Apply now

Once you have decided on the appropriate level for you, apply using the link below. If the applications are not currently open, you will be directed to register your interest instead.

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