If you would like to study for a degree or as part of your degree in Germany, you have a choice of over 16,000 programmes all over Germany. You can find a full list of them here or search for programmes taught in English here.
study-in.de is a valuable resource when it comes to organising your year abroad.
Many German universities also offer language and other specialist courses over the summer. So, if you would like to brush up on your German or take part in a short course in a range of different subjects, you can search for a summer course here.
Would you like to talk to someone in person about your plans? Contact the DAAD-Lektorin or Lektor at either Newcastle University or Durham University and arrange a meeting to discuss your plans and possible funding options (DAAD=German Academic Exchange Service).