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Learning another language at university is a great way to meet new people and make yourself more employable.

Being able to talk confidently with people who speak another language is also useful when you work, study or take a holiday abroad.

When you study with us on campus, you can learn a language for free alongside your course with our Institution-Wide Language Programme (IWLP). When studying a full-time undergraduate degree, you have the flexibility to choose to study a language for personal interest as well as for credits towards your degree.

These classes are in-person only and are subject to availability.

Learn a language for fun or as part of your degree course

You can choose one of several language classes options, depending on your level and whether you'd like credit for the module.

Learn a language for fun 

Option 1: Beginner route without credits  

These classes are for students who have limited or no previous formal learning or qualifications in their chosen language. Most students join this beginner route. 

Option 2:  Advanced route without credits

If you have more substantial knowledge or existing qualifications in the language you'd like to study, you can apply for advanced language classes outside of your course. This is for students who have passed an A-level qualification in the language, (or equivalent). 

Learn a language as part of your course 

Option 3: Learning a language for credits

If you wish, you can achieve credits for studying a language at either beginner or advanced level in the second year of a full-time Bachelor's degree only.  

Extra support and resources

Away from language classes, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get extra support to practise your language skills.

Language Corner

The Language Corner service is an optional weekly drop-in session for students enrolled on an IWLP module. You can meet with a language tutor, get help with specific challenges and practise your skills with a proficient speaker of your chosen language.

Global Café

The Global Café is a place where students from all over the world meet to learn about each other's cultures and practise speaking in each other's languages. It is held each week in Park Building. 

Moodle

Moodle is the University’s virtual learning environment (VLE). When you study with us, you can access all IWLP study resources on Moodle from anywhere with a web connection.