Study a new language

Applications are now open!

Application deadline: Monday 11 October 2021, 9am

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, 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 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

This term there are two study options: 10 week Twilight course or 1 week intensive course

10 week Twilight language course

The classes will take place on campus once a week and cover 20 hours of teaching. Classes will start the week commencing Monday 25 October 2021 and will end the week commencing Monday 17 January 2022. Please choose from the below class options:

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

1 week intensive language course

New this academic year, DMU students have the opportunity to participate in an intensive French, Japanese or Spanish course during the term one Enhancement Week (8^th-12^th November). This course has been designed for beginner language learners who cannot commit to the weekly twilight classes and would like to learn the basics. Students who complete the intensive course will have the opportunity to apply to join the continuing weekly classes in term two.

Students wanting to participate in the intensive course will need to pay for their places when they sign up, click the ‘apply now’ button at the bottom of this page:

Language	Dates	Time	Cost	Places Available	Application deadline
French	Monday 8th – Friday 12th November 2021	Mix of mornings and afternoons (online)	£30	10	Monday 11 October, 9am
Spanish	Monday 8th – Friday 12th November 2021	Afternoons (on campus)	£30	10	Monday 11 October, 9am
Japanese	Monday 8th – Friday 12th November 2021	Mornings (online)	£30	10	Monday 11 October, 9am

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.

You will receive the outcome of your application by email within 7 days of the opportunity deadline closing.

If your application is successful you will be offered a place by email. We will try to offer you your preferred class, but if this is not possible we may offer you an alternative day or time. To formally accept your place you will need to:

Pay your participation fee. In your offer email, you will be asked to make a payment for your course through the DMU Online Store. You will also need to agree to the terms and conditions of our language classes.

Twilight language course

Application deadline: 11 October 2021, 9am

Apply now

Intensive language course