German
We look forward to welcoming new and returning students to the University of Southampton.
Bookings for our 2026/27 German courses are now open. Classes will start in October 2026 at Avenue Campus.
To book your place, please visit our Online Store.
Our Language courses run for 10 weeks each term and include a half-term break. Our Book a course page has all the term dates, including half-term and seasonal holiday dates.
You can find information about the topics and subjects included in each stage of German in the Useful Downloads section of this page.
German Beginners Stage 1
Courses run on a Thursday 7pm to 9pm.
| Level / Stage | Duration | Start date | End date | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A taste of German Stage 1a | 10 weeks | 8 October 2026 | 17 December 2026 | Elisabeth Ruggles |
| Move on in German Stage 1bc | 20 weeks | 7 January 2027 | 24 June 2027 | Elisabeth Ruggles |
| German Stage 1abc | 30 weeks | 8 October 2026 | 24 June 2027 | Elisabeth Ruggles |
German Improvers Stage 2
Courses run on a Tuesday 7pm to 9pm.
| Level / Stage | Duration | Start Date | End Date | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Improvers Stage 2 | 30 weeks | 6 October 2026 | 22 June 2027 | Elisabeth Ruggles |