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With over 100 million speakers, German is spoken as a native language by more people than any other language in Europe

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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 2026/27 are offered at Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels.

Only credit-bearing modules are offered in 2026/27, 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 in 2026/27.

German credit-bearing modules are year-long (over two semesters), they have 88 taught classroom hours and are worth 30 credits. Check your level or take a diagnostic test.

All language modules are taught in-person, on the Mile End campus. 

The modules offered in 2026-27 are listed below. Times and rooms will be added as the information becomes available.

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.

Introductory German

Two weekly sessions, over two semesters

  • Module Code: GER4201 (30 credits)
  • For: Complete beginners. Target exit level: A2.
  • Schedule: 22 weeks (21st September 2026 – 16th April 2027)
  • Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC 

German I Intensive/ German II Intensive

Two weekly sessions, over two semesters. This module can be taken either as a Level 4 (first-year) or a Level 5 (second-year) module.

  • Module Code as a Level 4 module: GER4205: German I Intensive (30 credits)
  • Module Code as a Level 5 module: GER5203: German II Intensive (30 credits)
  • For: Learners with level A2. Target exit level: B1.
  • Schedule: 22 weeks (21st September 2026 – 16th April 2027)
  • Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC 

German I

Two weekly sessions, over two semesters.

  • Module Code: GER4204: German I (30 credits)
  • For: Learners with A-Level in German or CEFR level B1. Target level: B1+.
  • Schedule: 22 weeks (21st September 2026 – 16th April 2027)
  • Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC 

German II

Two weekly sessions, over two semesters.

  • Module Code: GER5202: German II (30 credits)
  • For: Learners who have taken GER4204 (German I) OR GER4205 (German I Intensive) or have an equivalent language level (CEFR level B1+). Target level: B2.
  • Schedule: 22 weeks (21st September 2026 – 16th April 2027)
  • Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC 

German III

Two weekly sessions, over two semesters.

  • Module Code: GER6200: German III (30 credits)
  • For: Learners who have taken GER5202 (German II) or have an equivalent language level (CEFR level B2+). Target level: C1/C1+.
  • Schedule: 22 weeks (21st September 2026 – 16th April 2027)
  • Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC 
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