Key information
The University Language Programme (ULP) is open to all students and staff registered with the University, as well as members of the public.
Classes generally take place on the City site. The courses start in October and run until April. Depending on the language and level, a range of classes are offered at different times of the week, including evenings. The full timetable will be available at the registration sessions.
Registration sessions / applying to our courses
To apply for one of our courses you need to attend a registration session, during which your specific learning level is assessed by our tutors. This will ensure you make the most of your time in the University Language Programme and are not placed in the wrong stage of language class. At the registration session you will be placed in a language class and will also need to pay your fees.
Students continuing with the next stage of their language or are repeating/referred for the same language are not required to see a tutor, but still need to attend the registration session to be placed into one of our language classes.
Important information for registration
- You must be 18 or over to register.
- All undergraduate students must bring their timetable with them to registration so that ULP classes do not clash with your subject timetable.
- There are different sessions depending on whether you are a member of the general public / staff, postgraduate or undergraduate.
- Although we offer separate registration sessions all students are combined in class.
- Erasmus students must bring their learning agreements with them to registration if they are taking their language as accredited.
See the latest registration schedule.
Fees for 2012/13
Fees for the University Language Programme are as follows:
- £210 external students (including NTU staff)
- £160 NTU supplementary students and postgraduates
- £105 erasmus / exchange students doing only one term of study (this option is not available to any other students).
Payment methods
We accept all major credit and debit cards. Cash payments can be accepted but we do not accept personal cheques.
Refund policy
Note: This refund policy supersedes the general NTU refund policy for standard programmes. If, for any reason, you withdraw from your course within three weeks of the start date, we will refund your course fee after deduction of a £50 administration charge. You must send us immediate notification of your intention to withdraw, by email. If, for any reason, you withdraw from the course after three weeks of the start date, there will be no refund payable. If your course is cancelled by us you will receive a full refund. If you change your status as a student on a ULP module from Supplementary to Accredited, you are entitled to a refund of the module fee less a £50 administration charge if you notify us by email during the first three weeks, but not later.Important information for undergraduate students
Supplementary students
Undergraduate students can take language modules over and above the 120 credit points towards their degree as a supplementary module.
On successful completion of one ULP stage supplementary students are entitled to the Nottingham Trent University Language Programme Certificate of Achievement.
Accredited students
Some students are permitted to take languages as accredited, depending on their degree programme. This is a 20 credit point module as part of 120 credit points for a year’s programme of study at NTU.
Supplementary or Accredited?
If you do not know whether you are accredited or supplementary, you must contact your degree administrator to find out. It is your responsibility to register your correct status. Being registered in the wrong category may impact on your main degree.
Assessments
Assessments will take place in class during University term time. Missed assessments will be dealt with in accordance with university regulations. Referrals are taken during the University referral period. It is your responsibility to make yourself available for all assessments.
Please note that to progress onto the next stage of your chosen language you must complete and pass all of the assessments on the previous level.
Important information for external students
- To achieve a certificate of achievement at the end of the course you must complete and pass all assessments.
- Although we offer separate registration sessions, all students are combined in class.
Online enrolment is available for External students in the following languages:
- Arabic
- Dutch
- Italian
- Japanese
- Russian
It is only possible to register online for stage 1 (beginners) or, if you have successfully completed a ULP language stage and been awarded Certificate of Achievement, the next stage in the same language.
To register online you must complete the registration form 
and return it to ulponlineregistration@ntu.ac.uk and pay via the NTU online shop where individual class times are available.
Further information and FAQs for External students is available here 
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Certificate of achievement - supplementary / external / postgraduate students only
We will post you a certificate of achievement to you on request upon successful completion of all assessments. All marks are ratified by the Board of Examiners, which is normally held in June.
Please note that to progress onto the next stage of your chosen language you must complete and pass all of the assessments on the previous level.
Accredited students, this section does not apply to you as your results will show on your transcript. You must take and pass all assessments in order to receive enough credit points for your degree.
Amount of study time
You will be required to attend two hours per week of class contact time over one full academic year, in order to complete a stage of the language programme. In addition you will need to complete, on average, two to four hours per week of directed/independent learning.
