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Wirtschaftsdeutsch (Level 5)

Classes

Wednesday 15 January - Wednesday 26 March 2025, 6pm-9pm

10 sessions - Check class timetable

Overview

On this Wirtschaftsdeutsch short course you will learn to communicate effectively in a business context, both orally and in writing, and be introduced to German business and commerce. Entirely taught in German, the course covers a wide range of topics, including:

  • marketing
  • trade fairs
  • import/export
  • tourism
  • business communication.

There will also be a number of classes dealing with current economic and social affairs. For these classes you will be consulted about the choice of topics.

The teaching is based on a variety of materials, taken from specialised courses as well as the German media. All texts will be provided in class and on Moodle.

Assessment is via a 1000-word piece of coursework (30%), three-hour in-class written assessment (50%) and 15-minute in-class oral interview (20%).

30 credits at level 5

  • Entry requirements

    Entry requirements

    Most of our short courses have no formal entry requirements and are open to all students.

    This short course has no prerequisites.

    As part of the enrolment process, you may be required to submit a copy of a suitable form of ID.

    International students who wish to come to the UK to study a short course can apply for a Visitor visa. Please note that it is not possible to obtain a Student visa to study a short course.

  • How to apply

    How to apply

    You register directly onto the classes you would like to take. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply early. If you wish to take more than one short course, you can select each one separately and then register onto them together via our online application portal. There is usually no formal selection process, although some modules may have prerequisites and/or other requirements, which will be specified where relevant.