German
Browse our German modules below and find the right level for you.
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German Beginner Testimonial
German Post beginner Testimonial
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.
If you are unsure about your level, let us know when applying and we will invite you for a short placement interview to understand your previous experience and current needs.
- Beginner
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You have no previous experience of learning the language.
- Post-Beginner
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You have some basic experience of learning the language and aren't a complete beginner.
- Autumn: MLT155 German Post-Beginner 1
- Spring: MLT156 German Post-Beginner 2
- Intermediate
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You have studied the language for one to two years, possibly have (the equivalent of) a good GCSE, and can interact with 'friendly' native speakers in common, expected situations.
- Autumn: MLT205 German Intermediate 1
- Spring: MLT206 German Intermediate 2
- Higher Intermediate
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You have studied the language for two to three years, possibly have (the equivalent of) a good AS-level, and can interact with some ease with 'friendly' native speakers in common, expected situations.
- Advanced
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You have studied the language for some years, possibly have (the equivalent of) a good A-Level, and can interact quite naturally with native speakers in standard situations. You want to gain in fluency and accuracy in more advanced situations.
- Autumn: MLT264 German Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT265 German Advanced 2
- Higher Advanced
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You are an advanced user of the language and have had opportunities to demonstrate your effective communicative skills in the field. You want to gain in sophistication and accuracy in specific situations.
- Autumn: MLT314 German Higher Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT315 German Higher Advanced 2
- Proficient
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You may not be a near-native speaker yet, but you have a solid experience of interacting with such speakers, linguistically and culturally, and you need to hone your skills for specific purposes.
- Autumn: MLT354 German Proficient 1
- Spring: MLT355 German Proficient 2
- Higher Proficient
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You may not be a near-native speaker yet, but you have a solid experience of interacting with such speakers, linguistically and culturally, and you need to hone your skills for specific purposes.
- Autumn: MLT929 German Higher Proficient 1
- Spring: MLT930 German Higher Proficient 2
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: MLT01040 German Beginner Intensive 1
- Spring: MLT01041 German Beginner Intensive 2
- Autumn: MLT264 German Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT265 German Advanced 2
- 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: