Language studies at the University of Hertfordshire

Can I study a language at the University of Hertfordshire?

Learning another language is fantastic for both personal and professional development.

Which languages are available?

Can I study a language just for fun?

At present, we are not running any leisure courses and only offer the credit-bearing modules that sit within programmes.

Check back here each semester in case anything changes!

Can I study a language for extra credits?

It is possible for students to take up to 30 additional credits per year at UH on top of their planned curriculum.

Each of our Languages modules is 15 credits per semester, so students can study 2 per year together with our programme-based students, if there is space in the class.

Please note that all classes are currently scheduled on De Havilland campus, and there are no streamed or recorded sessions.

There is no additional cost to students to study these modules, and the credits can be used to show involvement in extra-curricular study in a GoHerts application.

The module will also show on your transcript as evidence of completion.

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?

(Contact us late September for 2024-25 semester A registrations )

So that we can assist you with your enquiry as quickly as possible, please contact us with your full name, student number, programme of study and the language(s) and level of interest.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Enquiries: languages@herts.ac.uk