University Language Programme
The University Language Programme (ULP) at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) provides a range of language courses to students, staff and members of the general public. You'll have the opportunity to learn a new language or improve your existing foreign language skills.
If you're an absolute beginner, have some prior foreign language skills or are at an advanced level, we'll help and support you to build your ability so that you can communicate confidently in your chosen language.
Language skills can support your professional development or build your abilities for international work or travel. You'll be taught by experienced language specialists, many of whom are native speakers, so that you can benefit from an authentic experience.
The language courses are open to NTU students and staff and the general public.
Get involved
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Take part in one of our Taster sessions during Welcome Week
What you'll learn
Our language classes are divided into Stages. Stage one is designed for real beginners whilst stage six and seven are for advanced learners.
Find out which stage is right for you, how you'll learn and what you can achieve as part of your study.
Language awards
You can validate your studies with an internationally recognised Certificate or Diploma in Language Learning. In some languages we also award UNILANG Certificates (CEFR) which are recognised across Europe and beyond.
Employers may require you to indicate your CEFR grade for languages in your CV when considering you for work placements.
Why learn a foreign language?
Learning a foreign language is a wonderful opportunity to not only learn the language itself, but also to learn more about your own first language and yourself. It reveals different perspectives on life, enables you to see the familiar in your community, life and culture through a different lens of another culture and language. It facilitates critical thinking, asking about differences, looking for equivalents in your first language and culture and much more.
Learning a foreign language can also help with finding work after graduation – a certified level of proficiency can help you to distinguish yourself from other applicants.
What kind of student am I?
Choose your student type for more details on applying and fees.
Supplementary NTU students
You can study a language in addition to your degree. You pay a deposit which is refunded on successful completion of the module
Accredited NTU students
You are studying a language as part of your undergraduate or postgraduate degree. The cost is covered by your tuition fee
General public and NTU staff
Anyone can join our language courses. Choose from beginners to advanced levels and pay for each level at a time
Erasmus or exchange students
Study a language course for a term or semester, including Business English (for non-native speakers of English)
Learn for free as an NTU student
ULP courses are free to NTU undergraduate and postgraduate students. Accredited students have the cost covered by their tuition fee, while supplementary student pay a deposit which is refunded on successful completion of the module.
Course fees are applicable for all other learners. Choose your student type for details.
I managed to take a Spanish course alongside my degree through the University Language Programme (ULP) because I want to work globally, speaking different languages puts me at a huge advantage.”
Jessica Riley-Heenan, BA (Hons) Global Studies and TESOL
In the future, I would like to work for the United Nations as well as taking the time to aid and volunteer at refugee camps. By learning Arabic with the ULP, I feel more confident in being able to achieve my career goals.
Gida Malafronte, BA (Hons) Global Studies and International Relations
I visited Spain for three weeks as research for my third year project. I even had the chance to visit the costume department at Valencia Opera House.
I was able to use my language knowledge and learn new technical vocabulary. I feel that I now have more confidence and this experience has opened up the possibility of a future living and working in Spain.
Hannah Varley, BA (Hons) Costume Design and Making