Applied Languages

Languages are available in up to six different levels. The following information can help you identify which level to enrol on.

Beginners

This course is designed for those with no previous knowledge in the language.

On successful completion of this level, you will be able to understand and speak using familiar, everyday expressions and very basic phrases. You should be able to write simple, isolated phrases and sentences and present information about matters of personal relevance. You will also be able to understand very short, simple texts which use familiar names, words and basic phrases. The learning outcomes of this course are in accordance with the Council of Europe Level A1.

Post-Beginners

This level is designed for those who who have successfully completed our beginners’ module or its equivalent (Council of Europe Level A1).

On successful completion of this level, you should be able to understand sentences and frequently used expressions and undertake simple and routine tasks on familiar and everyday topics. You should also be able to understand short, simple written texts on familiar topics and write a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors. The learning outcomes of this course are in accordance with the Council of Europe Level A2.

Intermediate

This level is designed for those who who have successfully completed our post-beginners’ module or its equivalent (Council of Europe Level A2). On successful completion, you should be able to understand the main phrases and expressions used in the fields of work and/or study and/or leisure and/or selected contemporary issues. You should be able to orally describe and write about experiences and events, giving reasons and explanations for your opinions and plans. The learning outcomes of this course are in accordance with the Council of Europe Level B1.

Advanced

This level is designed for those who who have successfully completed our intermediate module or its equivalent (Council of Europe Level B1).

On successful completion, you should be able to recognize the main ideas of complex texts on both familiar and abstract topics and be able to speak with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, allowing for interactions with native speakers.

You should be able to produce clear, detailed text and explain your point of view on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. The learning outcomes of this course are in accordance with the Council of Europe Level B2.

Advanced +1

This level is designed for those who who have successfully completed our advanced module or its equivalent (Council of Europe Level B2).

On successful completion, you should be able to speak and write in your chosen language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. You should be able to produce a clear, well-structured and detailed text, which demonstrates a variety of grammatical techniques. The learning outcomes of this course are in accordance with the Council of Europe Level B2/B2+.

Advanced +2

This level is designed for those who who have successfully completed the advanced +1 module or its equivalent (Council of Europe Level B2+).

On successful completion, you should be able to demonstrate linguistic skills which enable you to communicate efficiently in a wide range of topics with an appropriate degree of fluency and accuracy in written and spoken language. You should be able to apply wide-ranging knowledge of contemporary issues to the critical analysis of material. The learning outcomes of this course are in accordance with the Council of Europe Level C1.

All languages are offered as year-long courses. The year-long courses consist of a two-hour language class per week for the duration of 24 weeks, including assessment. The year-long courses start on w/c 19 September 2022.

Introduction to British Sign Language and Beginner’s Spanish are also offered as semester-long modules (12 weeks) and consist of four hours of class per week. The start date for semester one modules is w/c 19 September 2022 and for semester two modules is w/c 16 January 2023.

You can find the timetable of all language modules in the course handbook.

Classes are expected to be delivered face-to-face in a classroom setting on the Preston Campus.

Year-long and semester one classes start week commencing 19 September 2022.

The semester-two classes start the week commencing 16 January 2023.

Electives

UCLan students who would like to take any of the modules as an elective, please contact your course administration team to find out if you are eligible by email, phone 01772 891828 or by visiting the Student Centre.

Certificates

The deadline for enrolment for the year-long courses is Friday 23 September 2022 and for the semester-two courses is Friday 20 January 2023.

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Members of the public must provide photographic identification (driving licence, passport, etc.) upon request.

Members of staff must provide their staff card upon request.

Elective

If you are an undergraduate studying a language as an elective, this is counted as part of your course. Therefore, there is no additional payment.

Certificate

The certificate option is available to UCLan students, UCLan staff and members of the public.

Students taking a certificate

This is the option for postgraduate or undergraduate students with a full profile or without the option to choose an elective. The certificate is taken in addition to your main programme of study and the discounted fee is £259.

Members of the public

The full fee for all levels is £495. UCLan Alumni and those in receipt of the state pension are entitled to a discount on the full fee. The discounted fee for 2022-23 is £259.

UCLan Staff

UCLan staff members are entitled to a discount on the full fee. The discounted fee for 2022-23 is £259.

Payment of Fees

Payment must be made upon registration. Before completing your enrolment, please be sure that you do wish to pursue the course, as the following fees will apply should you withdraw from the course:

Year-long Courses

• Withdrawal within 4 weeks of course start date: refund applies
• Withdrawal after 4 weeks of course start date: no refund applies

Semester-long Courses

• Withdrawal within 2 weeks of course start date: refund applies
• Withdrawal after 2 weeks of course start date: no refund applies

If, after registration, you wish to withdraw, please contact the Worldwise Centre via email 

Worldwise Learning Centre

• Via email
• Or phone