Skip to main content
Languages, Linguistics and Film

Breadcrumb

  1. Languages, Linguistics and Film
  2. Language Centre
  3. Language Learning
  4. German

German

Inside the dome of the Berlin Reichstag building

 

With over 100 million speakers, German is spoken as a native language by more people than any other language in Europe. It is an official language of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein. In addition to that, around 20 million people are learning German as a foreign language worldwide. Germany is one of the largest exporters globally, and the largest national economy in Europe. Two-thirds of the world's leading international trade fairs take place in Germany. Speaking German will give you access to opportunities working for, or doing business with, companies in the German-speaking countries.

German modules for 2025/26 are offered at Beginner and Elementary levels.

Only credit-bearing modules are offered in 2025/26, i.e., modules counting towards a student's undergraduate degree programme, where a programme allows students to take a credit-bearing language elective. Extracurricular, non-credit bearing language modules for students, staff or members of the public will not be offered.

Modules with 44 taught classroom hours are worth 15 credits, those with 88 taught classroom hours are worth 30 credits. Check your level or take a diagnostic test.

Most of our modules are year-long. Intensive modules (two sessions @ 2 hours a week) can also be taken over one semester only. All language modules are taught in-person, on the Mile End campus. 

The modules offered in 2025-26 are listed below. Times and rooms will be added as the information becomes available.

 German Language and Culture 1a (two weekly sessions, semester 1 only)

  • Module Code: LAN4001 (15 credits)
  • For: Complete beginners. Target level: A1
  • Schedule: 11 weeks (22nd September – 12th December 2025)
  • Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC

 German Language and Culture 1 (two weekly sessions over 2 semesters)

  • Module Code: LAN4000 (30 credits) 
  • For: Complete beginners. Target level: A2
  • Schedule: 22 weeks (22nd September 2025 – 17th April 2026)
  • Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC

 German Language and Culture 1b (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)

  • Module Code: LAN4002 (15 credits) 
  • For: learners with level A1. Target level: A2
  • Schedule: 11 weeks (26th January –17th April 2026)
  • Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC 

Please note that in some cases there may be changes to days/times or venue prior to the start of teaching. Any changes will be updated on this website.

Back to top