Modern Languages

For all students at the University of Huddersfield

If your degree doesn't allow you to study a language for credits, you can still learn a language alongside your degree.

Which languages can I learn?

Choose from: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, Professional English (for students who speak English as a second language), British Sign Language.

Is there a cost?

For Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students:

When you apply, you will pay a £75 deposit - which is then refunded if you pass the exams at the end.

For Postgraduate Research students:

PGR students are required to pay £75 towards the cost of the module. The Research Office has set a cap of supporting 30 students wishing to take a language module (excluding Professional English modules). In the event of this cap being exceeded some PGR students may be required to pay the full price of £330. Please contact languages@hud.ac.uk for more information if you are a PGR student interested in taking a language module.

What will I receive at the end?

On successful completion, you will receive a letter of confirmation.

How long is the course?

The course runs for 44 hours during term 1 and 2. Class times vary but many are available in the evening.

Undergraduate Students only - Learning a Language as part of your degree

Some of our degree programmes incorporate a modern language, however many of our courses allow you to choose a modern language as one of your options for 20 credits. Ask your course tutor if this option is open to you. 

Courses that include a modern language:

• English Language with a Modern Language BA(Hons)
• English Literature with a Modern Language BA(Hons)
• Hospitality Business Management BA(Hons)
  
  

For University Staff and members of the public

Which languages can I study?

Choose from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Spanish and British Sign Language.

How much does it cost?

The fee for the academic year is £330 for 44 hours of classes.

When is it?

Class days and times vary depending on which language you choose, but many are available in the evenings. Classes begin week commencing 23 September 2019.

How do I apply?

Click here to apply for a language module, or email languages@hud.ac.uk to ask a question. 

Apply

Please complete an application form to register your interest in studying a modern language in 2019/20. Once we have some basic information, we will be back in touch shortly.

If you are currently studying a course at the University of Huddersfield for credit please complete this application form:

https://uhmarketing.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b2a2WmIlGgTCERf

If you are not currently studying at the University of Huddersfield please complete this application form:

https://uhmarketing.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVb011dv4ZVSFut

Please note that all payments must be made electronically through the Online Store this year, details will be sent to successful applicants before the start of teaching. We will not be accepting cash payments.

 Fees and Payment

* IF YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO STUDY MORE THAN ONE LANGUAGE:
Please note, that the concessional price of £75 (if applicable) is available only for ONE Language module per year. This means that, if you would like to take more than one Language module, the second and all consecutive Language modules will be charged at full price £330 per module. This fee is non-refundable.

How to Pay:

Payments for our languages classes can be made via our online store.

Please follow the on-screen instructions, and make sure that you indicate your full name and the language you are paying for.

Full payments (Options A and B on payment portal) must be made by 15th November 2020.

Payments in instalments (Options C and D on payment portal): 1st instalment must be paid by 15th November 2020; 2nd instalment by 28th February 2021.

*For applicants paying in instalments: please note, that in the event you have paid the 1st instalment and attended classes in term 1, but decide to not continue with your language study in term 2 you will still be responsible for paying the 2nd instalment.

Refunds:

Current students of the University who take a language module not as part of their degree and achieve an overall module mark for that module of 40% and above will receive a full refund (£75). Eligible students will be contacted in June 2021 with instructions on how to claim their refund.

For all Languages students:

If, for any reason you decide to discontinue studying with us, please notify the Languages Department immediately (languages@hud.ac.uk). Full refund will be given to students who notify us of their decision to withdraw before 1st November 2020. No refunds will be given to students who withdraw after this date.

Terms and Conditions

Forming of groups
You will normally be contacted with information about your class at the end of Induction Week in September. Most classes will start the following week (week beginning 28th September). Some University Languages Programme classes will start later than this. We will do our best to form groups but there is no guarantee that we will be able to accommodate all requests.
In a rare occasion if the allocated group is unsuitable in terms of level of study, we will offer the best possible alternative. If no suitable alternative is available, you will be able to withdraw from the course for a full refund if this is before the refund deadline (1st November 2020).

Enrolment
Students who have chosen the language as part of their degree course will need to inform their course tutor of the code for the language module.
The student N:drive, Unilearn and recordings
The student N:drive and Unilearn contain materials to support your personal language study. The copying or transfer of files is prohibited without the prior approval of the tutor. Assessed oral work is recorded. Oral recordings are not publicly available but are made available for students of the module to view, as part of the feedback process. All students who join the module are considered to have accepted this.

Handbook
All students of the Modern Languages Centre receive a student handbook at the start of the year. Please read this and contact us if you have any queries.

Timetable (for students studying a Language module as part of degree)

The university timetabling system is designed to help avoid clashes with other modules. Your Language module will appear on your timetable once you have been linked to it by your School.

All classes are taught online for 2020-21 Academic Year.

Eligibility of refund (for current undergraduate/master students only)

If you successfully pass the module and have paid the £75 fee you will be eligible for a refund. Instructions will be emailed out to you after results day and you will need to have the facility to call a UK number before the end of July to obtain the refund. Eligibility for a refund is only available to undergraduate/master students taking one module via the Routes into Languages Scheme (£75). Any second language module taken will not be eligible for the refund.

Languages Staff