Can I study a language at the University of Hertfordshire?
- Which languages are available?
- Can I study a language just for fun?
- Can I study a language for extra credits?
- Is studying an additional module right for me?
- I'm interested - what do I do now?
Which languages are available?
Learning another language is fantastic for both personal and professional development.
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Language |
Beginner |
Intermediate |
Advanced |
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French |
✔️ |
✔️ |
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German |
✔️ |
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Japanese |
✔️ |
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Spanish |
✔️ |
✔️ |
✔️ |
Can I study a language just for fun?
From 2026-27 we are planning to run Beginners' courses on Wednesday afternoons for extra-curricular study. These classes are open to all and students will have the choice of studying for additional credit, or enrolling for attendance only.
Students with prior knowledge in any of our languages will also have the option to join our Level 5 or 6 classes, but kindly note these modules sit within programmes. Students may join for elective study but the modules are not leisure courses.
Check back here in September for updates.
Please register your interest using this form: Languages enquiry 2026-27 – Fill in form
Can I study a language for extra credits?
If you are a full time student, it is possible to study up to 30 additional credits per year at UH on top of your planned curriculum. You must be free to attend the scheduled classes and take the assessment.
Please note that all classes will be scheduled on De Havilland campus, and there are no streamed or recorded sessions.
There is no additional cost to full-time students to study these modules, and the modules also show on your transcript.
Is studying an additional module right for me?
There are some things for students to consider before asking to be enrolled.
- Are you a complete beginner or do you have some prior knowledge in the language you are interested in studying? If so, you will need to discuss with our tutors which level of study is most appropriate.
- Are you free to attend at the time the class is scheduled? Classes are scheduled around our programme-based students and will only run at those times. Contact us to find out details of the relevant class.
- Do you have good time management and organisational skills? Studying an additional module involves additional workload! You will be expected to attend classes, complete directed learning and take all assessment components. We want you to be successful in your studies, so please consider this carefully before requesting to be enrolled.
- Have you discussed taking an additional module with your Programme Leader? Once you have considered all of the above, you will need to send us their permission in writing, so contact them asap if you would like to proceed.
I’m interested – what do I do now?
🔒Check back here in September for updates.
Please register your interest using this form: Languages enquiry 2026-27 – Fill in form