Modern languages

The classes are suitable for anyone who wishes to learn a language for work or leisure, or to develop their existing knowledge.

They are open to students, staff, and members of the public.

There are modules at a variety of levels, from complete beginner, to modules that are suitable for students who have a good command of the language.

The majority of modules are twenty credits with some ten credit modules available as introductions to the language. See below for an example using Spanish.

• Introduction to Spanish 1 is for complete beginners and is a 10 credit module, running in trimester one (T1)
• Introduction to Spanish 2 is the follow-on module at 10 credits, running in trimester two (T2)
• Spanish 1.1 is 20 credits and suitable for complete beginners with no prior knowledge required. The contents of Introduction 1 and Introduction 2 are both covered in this module.
• Spanish 1.2 is 20 credits and aimed at students who have completed a 1.1 module or have an equivalent knowledge (e.g. a good Higher pass)

The modules above are all studied at SCQF level 7. Other levels of modules are available, please email LanguagesforAll@uws.ac.uk for more information.

The focus is on practical language skills that you can use in social, academic and business contexts.

All classes are taught by native speakers.

For total language immersion, classes are conducted in the target language as much as possible.

Topics covered are wide ranging and take account of current debates in the countries whose languages you are studying.

As classes are relatively small you will find that your lecturers will soon know you individually.

All modules are credit bearing, the assessment is continuous and there is no exam at the end.

Languages for All Daytime Classes  are available during trimesters one and two.

Attendance will either be:

• two hours a week during trimesters one and two (20 credit modules)

or

• two hours a week for one trimester only (10 credit modules).

For further information please email LanguagesforAll@uws.ac.uk

All modules are subject to minimum numbers for viability. Higher level (SCQF level 9) will be three hours a week.

Current UWS Students

If you are a UWS student and want to take a Modern Language module as an Option, contact your Programme Leader/Year Leader.

If you are a UWS student and want to take a Modern Language as an extra module (that is, over and above your mandatory number of credits) you will be entitled to a 50% discount and you will need to apply via the UWS store.

Members of the public

If you are a member of the public, you will need to apply here. 

• You can create an account (if you do not already have one).
• Select ‘Education and Social Sciences’ as the school.
• Select the campus you intend to study at and press search.
• Select the module you wish to study.
• Select the mode of study (part-time).
• Select Start Date and complete the details.

A reference is not required. Once your application has been completed, it will be reviewed by our Admissions team, and you will receive an offer letter.

You will need to pay your fee for the language class before enrolling online.

You can pay here.

If you are a student, make sure you enter your Banner Number (student ID) to allow the payment to be matched to your record.

Each 20 credit module costs £305 (Scottish/EU), £1550 (RUK) or £2100 (non-EU).

Each 10 credit module costs £155(Scottish/EU), £775 (RUK) or £1050 (non-EU).

Group discounts (for 10 or more participants) are available for local authority/businesses when booked and paid for by the organisation at a reduced price of £190 per 20 credit module.

Bespoke courses can also be provided.

You need to enrol online.

This process converts you from an applicant to an enrolled student.

Guidance is available here.

The online enrolment process usually opens late August for the new academic year.

For information about the timetables please email LanguagesforAll@uws.ac.uk