Study a new language

Eligibility

All DMU students are eligible to take part in one language class per academic year. The maximum number of places in each class is 25 (12 places for intensive classes), and the minimum number of students required for classes to go ahead is 8. Please check our eligibility criteria for further details.

About

Do something new this academic year and learn a new language! Through DMU Global, you can choose to learn one of the following languages: Arabic, French, German, Japanese or Spanish.

All classes start at beginner level and no previous experience is required. Classes will be held on campus and focus on developing practical listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through a mix of interactive group work and independent learning.

This year students can participate in a 1 week intensive course or a 10 week Twilight course, see our study options below:

Course Cost

£30

There two study options: 10 week Twilight course or 1 week intensive course

10 week Twilight language course

The term 2 classes will take place on campus once a week and cover 20 hours of teaching. Classes will start the week commencing Monday 24 January 2022 and will end the week commencing Monday 28 March 2022. Please choose from the below class options:

Language	Day	Time
Arabic	Tuesday	6-8pm
French	Tuesday	4-6pm
German	Wednesday	4-6pm
Japanese	Thursday	4-6pm
Spanish	Monday	4-6pm
Spanish	Thursday	5-7pm

1 week intensive language course

The term 2 intensive classes will take place on campus and online during enhancement week. Classes will start the week commencing Monday 28 February 2022 and will end Friday 4 March 2022. Please choose from the below class options:

Language	Monday 28^th February	Tuesday 1^st March	Wednesday 2^nd March	Thursday 3^rd March	Friday 4^th March
French (online)	1-4pm	1-4pm	Independent learning	2 – 5pm	9 – 12 noon
Japanese (online)	9 – 12 noon	9 – 12 noon	9 – 12 noon	9 – 12 noon	9 – 12 noon
Spanish (on campus)	2 – 5pm	2 – 5pm	2 – 5pm	1 – 4pm	1 – 4pm

You can find more information about the language courses at DMU in the Student Handbooks below:

Application

To study a language, you will need to complete our online application form using the apply now button below for the course that you would like to study. In the application form you will need to:

Choose the language you would like to study and select your preferred class time.
Tell us why you would like to learn that language. Places are limited so refer to academic, professional or personal motivations to make your application stand out.
Upon application you will receive details of how to pay the £30 participation fee to secure your place through the DMU Online Store. You will also need to agree to the terms and conditions of our language classes.

You will be required to pay the £30 participation fee upon application.

Twilight language course

Application deadline: CLOSED

Intensive language course

Application deadline: 31 January 2022, 9am

Apply now