German

Germany is an economic powerhouse in Europe and German is one of the key languages of business.

German speakers are much sought after by employers in a range of fields beyond business as well including media, arts, teaching, translating, publishing, the Civil Service, marketing, and finance.

Our courses

Through tailored support, teaching, and extra-curricular opportunities, you’ll develop and build your language skills. Our curriculum will also help you develop in-depth knowledge of the German-speaking world and culture. This includes a period of studying, working, or teaching abroad.

There’ll also be opportunities to complement your core language and communication studies with optional modules shaped around specialist topics aligned with our teaching and research expertise.

You’ll experience a range of teaching methods and a mix of traditional and innovative assessments – from exams and essays, to vlogs, presentations, film reviews, and photo essays.

We pride ourselves on our extra-curricular activities, building a strong sense of community, providing opportunities for networking, and creating new ways of using your language skills. This includes a regular film club, our student magazine ‘Leckerbissen’, public readings by German language authors, exhibitions, and access to an enthusiastic German Society run by students who organise activities, socials, and trips throughout the year.

Our language partnerships

We are fortunate to be the only German department in the UK that has an on-site presence of the Goethe-Institut, Germany’s national cultural institute, as well as being a certified Goethe Institut examination centre.