You can take a language at one of seven language stages, from absolute beginners to near-native speaker level in a range of languages. From stage 2 onwards, each stage is designed to help you revise and build on previous knowledge.
The stages are mapped onto a number of national qualifications as well as the Common European Framework which is recognised as a reference point around the world. You will need to do both A and B modules (that is, two modules) to complete a language stage.
If you are not a Modern Languages student you are strongly advised to come and discuss your module choices with staff in Modern Languages although you may find the FAQs below helpful.
Note: Please consult with your home department as to any regulations concerning module options.
Find out more about each of the stages below.
CHIN9024 Chinese Language Stage 1A
CHIN9025 Chinese Language Stage 1B
CHIN9026 Chinese Language Stage 2A
CHIN9027 Chinese Language Stage 2B
CHIN9028 Chinese Language Stage 3A
CHIN9029 Chinese Language Stage 3B
CHIN9032 Chinese Language Stage 4
CHIN9034 Chinese Language Stage 5
CHIN9035 Chinese Language Stage 6
ENGL9001 English Language Stage 3
ENGL9002 English Language Stage 4
ENGL9003 English Language Stage 5
ENGL9004 English Language Stage 6
ENGL9010 English Language Stage 6A
ENGL9015 English Language Stage 6B
ENGL9005 English Language Stage 7
ENGL9011 English Language Stage 7A
ENGL9016 English Language Stage 7B
ENGL9090 English for Engineers Stage 4a
FREN9085 French Language Stage 1A
FREN9086 French Language Stage 1B
FREN9087 French Language Stage 2A
FREN9088 French Language Stage 2B
FREN9089 French Language Stage 3A
FREN9090 French Language Stage 3B
FREN9010 French Language Stage 4
FREN9011 French Language Stage 5
FREN9012 French Language Stage 6
FREN9013 French Language Stage 7
FREN9095 French accelerated language stages 1-2
FREN9098 French accelerated language stages 3-4
GERM9063 German Language Stage 1A
GERM9064 German Language Stage 1B
GERM9065 German Language Stage 2A
GERM9066 German Language Stage 2B
GERM9067 German Language Stage 3A
GERM9068 German Language Stage 3B
GERM9011 German Language Stage 4
GERM9012 German Language Stage 5
GERM9013 German Language Stage 6
GERM9014 German Language Stage 7
GERM9040 German Language Stages 1 and 2 Accelerated
GERM9072 German Language Stages 3 and 4 Accelerated
ITAL9055 Italian Language Stage 1A
ITAL9056 Italian Language Stage 1B
ITAL9057 Italian Language Stage 2A
ITAL9058 Italian Language Stage 2B
ITAL9059 Italian Language Stage 3A
ITAL9060 Italian Language Stage 3B
ITAL9031 Italian Language Stage 5
ITAL9041 Italian Language Stage 6
ITAL9042 Italian Language Stage 7
ITAL9022 Italian Language Stages 1 and 2 Accelerated
ITAL9043 Italian Language Stages 3 and 4 Accelerated
SPAN9071 Spanish Language Stage 1A
SPAN9072 Spanish Language Stage 1B
SPAN9073 Spanish Language Stage 2A
SPAN9074 Spanish Language Stage 2B
SPAN9075 Spanish Language Stage 3A
SPAN9076 Spanish Language Stage 3B
SPAN9056 Spanish Language Stages 3 and 4 Accelerated
SPAN9010 Spanish Language Stage 4
SPAN9011 Spanish Language Stage 5
SPAN9012 Spanish Language Stage 6
SPAN9013 Spanish Language Stage 7