Studying German

We are one of the UK's leading German departments, with specialisms in German language, linguistics, translation studies, history, politics, literature and film. German is a major language of business, commerce and science, as well as the gateway to a vibrant and modern multicultural society with a rich and complex past.

Module details

Module fee (if you wish to take this course as an extra-curricular activity)

  • £190 

Duration

  • 12 weeks

Please note - All OL language modules are delivered on campus and students must choose which group they wish to attend. 

To check what level you should be enrolling upon 

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    GRMN901 - German Beginners 1

    Choose this course if

    You have no knowledge of the language at all.

    Equivalent language level (CEFR)

    • Complete beginners - A1.1

    Start Date 

    • Tuesday 28 January

    Time

    • 6 - 8pm 
    GRMN902 - German Beginners 2

    To take this module, you need to have one of the following:

    • Completed German Stage 1
    • Have completed approximately 40 hours of study equivalent to A1 CEFR
    • Have completed one year of German at school
    • The ability to have a very basic conversation in German about yourself (work, studies, hobbies) asking basic questions and understanding the answers.

    Equivalent Language Level (CEFR)

    • Beginners - A2.2

    Start Date:

    • Tuesday 28 January 

    Start Time(s):

    • Group 1: 4-6pm

    • Group 2: 6 - 8pm

    GRMN903 - German Elementary 3

    Choose this course if

    You have studied the language formally for one course only - approximately 60 hours, or up to GCSE. 

    Equivalent Language Level (CEFR)

    • Intermediate (GCSE equivalent) - A2.1

    Start Date:

    • Wednesday 29 January

    Start Time:

    • 6-8pm

    GRMN904 - German Elementary 4

    To take this module, you need to have one of the following:

    • Completed GRMN903
    • Have completed approximately 50 hours of study equivalent to A1 CEFR
    • Have completed one year of German at school
    • The ability to have a conversation in German about yourself (work, studies, hobbies) asking basic questions and understanding the answers.

    Equivalent Language Level (CEFR)

    • Intermediate (GCSE equivalent) - A2.2

    Start Date:

    • Thursday 30 January 

    Start Time:

    • 6-8pm

    GRMN905 – German Intermediate 5

    Choose this module if:

    You have studied the language formally up to AS or A-Level – at least 120 hours.

    Equivalent language level:

    • Advanced (AS level equivalent) – B1.1
    • 3-4 hours per week

    Start Date:

    • Tuesday 28 January

    Start Time:

    • 4 - 6pm

    GRMN906 – German Intermediate 6

    To take this module, you need to have one of the following:

    • Completed German Stage 5
    • An A-Level in German with at least a B grade
    • Equivalent level B1 in the CEFR

    Equivalent Language Level (CEFR)

    • Advanced (A-Level) - B1.2

    Start Date:

    • Tuesday 28 January 

    Start Time:

    • 6 - 8pm