Languages we offer

Have you ever wanted to study Arabic, Chinese or Japanese? Do you want to improve your French, German or Spanish? Does Portuguese, Italian or medieval (or classical) Latin attract you? Or maybe you'd like to start a language from scratch?

The Centre for Language Study offers a wide range of courses from beginners to final year degree level. Many of these are available to students across the University.

Unique to Southampton

We offer a language learning programme based on your level of ability, not on your year of study. Read more about our seven stages of proficiency.

I want to study languages as part of my degree

For: students
Assessment: Credit bearing
See also degree programmes in: French, German, Spanish and Portuguese, Linguistics

I want to study languages specific to my main degree subject

For: students studying business, mangement, engineering, maths, science or social science
Assessment: Credit bearing

I want to improve my English Language skills

For: international students
Assessment: Credit bearing

I want to study languages part-time (afternoon/evenings)

For: General public, staff and students
Assessment: Credit bearing

I want to study a lunchtime taster course

For: staff and students
Assessment: Non-credit bearing