German
Browse our German modules below and find the right level for you.
Languages for All
These general language modules are open to all students (for credits or not), members of staff, and members of the public.
Available on a semester basis (11-12 weeks), they aim to develop language competence and cultural knowledge for professional and recreational purposes through small group weekly classes and guided independent learning.
Degrees with German in the School of Languages and Cultures
These modules are for undergraduate students undertaking a languages degree with the School of Languages and Cultures.
They are intended to build your proficiency in German over the years up to a near-native speaker level, taking into account any previous experience of the language you may have, whilst supporting your study of German culture in other modules.
Please visit the German Studies website for information on available degrees and culture-related modules.
- Year 1
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Ab initio / Post-GCSE pathway:
- Autumn and Spring (academic year): MLT941 German Beginner Intensive
- Autumn and Spring (academic year): MLT942 German Advanced
- Year 2
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Ab initio / Post-GCSE pathway:
Post-A-Level pathways:- Autumn: MLT314 German Higher Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT315 German Higher Advanced 2
- Year 4
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Ab initio / Post-GCSE pathway without a Year Abroad:
- Autumn: MLT314 German Higher Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT315 German Higher Advanced 2
- Autumn: MLT354 German Proficient 1
- Spring: MLT355 German Proficient 2
Post-A-Level pathways:
- Autumn: MLT929 German Higher Proficient 1
- Spring: MLT930 German Higher Proficient 2
STEM Degrees with German
These modules are for STEM students undertaking a degree with German or with Study Abroad.
In addition to general language modules, they include specialized modules preparing for, or accompanying the Year Abroad, and enabling you to become proficient users of German in your own STEM subject.
- Year 1
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Modules in brackets come in addition to the other modules for students taking 30 to 40 credits of language per year. The language Co-ordinator will advise you on which one(s) to take depending on your degree.
- Post-GCSE Pathway:
- Post-AS-Level Pathway:
- Post-A-Level Pathway:
- Year 2
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Modules in brackets come in addition to the other modules for students taking 30 to 40 credits of language per year. The language Co-ordinator will advise you on which one(s) to take depending on your degree.
- Post-GCSE/AS-Level Pathway:
- Post-A-Level Pathway:
- Year 3 (Abroad)
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These modules may be optional depending on your degree
- Autumn: MLT302 German Year Abroad 1
- Spring: MLT304 German Year Abroad 2
- Year 4
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Modules in brackets come in addition to the other modules for students taking 30 to 40 credits of language per year. The language Co-ordinator will advise you on which one(s) to take depending on your degree.
- Post-GCSE/AS-Level Pathway: Depending on your level of attainment after the Year Abroad, you may take the modules on the post-A-Level pathway instead.
- Post-A-Level Pathway:
International scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee.
Applications are open for existing offer holders for programmes starting in autumn 2025.