Study a language
A number of our undergraduate courses offer you the option to study a foreign language as an elective module.
Having the ability to speak more than one language can enhance your career prospects, as more and more employers are beginning to advertise positions that require multiple languages.
With Languages for All you can learn to study:
• French (up to Advanced)
• German (up to Advanced)
• Spanish (up to Advanced)
• Italian (up to Intermediate)
Modules are 20 credits and taught over two semesters following the standard UG teaching calendar.
To find out more about module content and assessment, log into My Student Record.
Entry qualifications
The stage you study depends on your previous qualifications, experience, and learning:
Introduction
• Beginners with no previous knowledge of the language
• GCSE level or equivalent
Intermediate
• AS level pass
• SHU Introduction pass (or equivalent)
Upper Intermediate
• A level pass (or equivalent) plus one year of formal study
• SHU Intermediate pass (or equivalent)
Advanced
• A level pass grade D or higher
• SHU Upper Intermediate pass (or equivalent)
2024/25 fees for language modules
Language modules are 20 credits and taught over 2 semesters. The fee for studying a language module currently is:
• Home £900
• Overseas £2115
Studying a language for additional credit
Languages for All also provides the opportunity for you to study a language alongside your course for additional credit at a reduced fee.
Please be aware that places are limited and therefore subject to availability. Additionally, timetabling constraints may prevent you from taking a foreign language alongside your course.
Apply to study a foreign language
The window to apply for the language scheme is now closed.
Still interested in studying a language? Complete an expression of interest form.
You will need to confirm that you would like to study a language through the University's elective module selection process. This runs in March for returning students and September for new students.
What happens next?
If you have applied for a language module, we will email you to tell you if you were successful in securing a place.
If you express interest while the scheme is closed, we will be in touch and provide you with additional information about available language modules.
We aim for your language sessions to be added to your timetable for the start of teaching. If we are unable to do this, we’ll provide you with session details for the first week of teaching.
Timetabling for languages
If you are successful in securing a place to study a language for additional credit, you will be timetabled with students who are studying a language as part of their course.
Contact us
If you have any questions about studying a language as part of your course or about Languages for All, you can email us. We aim to respond to emails within three working days.
