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Learning a language to Study Abroad

Enhance your global opportunities by becoming proficient in Mandarin, French, Spanish, or German through one of our language courses. Our programmes are tailored to help you achieve fluency and cultural understanding.  Whether you're looking to advance your career, enrich your education, or simply broaden your horizons, our courses offer the perfect blend of learning and real-world experience.

There can be many benefits when you challenge yourself to learn a new language!

  • Enhance your employability
  • Boost your brain power
  • Connect with other cultures
  • Travel with confidence
  • Increased earning potential

Interested to find out more? You will find our current language opportunities below.

  • Mandarin

    Mandarin Beginner's Course (6 weeks) 

    Unlock the world with Mandarin! Join our Mandarin classes and discover the language spoken by over a billion people. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills. Expand your career prospects, travel with ease, and connect with Chinese culture.

    The programme is made up of six lessons, each 2 hours long, that will run  between October and November. You will learn about Chinese language, how to introduce yourself, greet people, speak about where you come from, and talk about things like your family. The taster programme is a great way to get started with a language and make new friends!

    • Who is eligible?:   UG/PG (part-time or full-time)
    • Duration:   6 weeks, with 2-hour classes
    • Programme Dates: 16 October – 20 November, each Wednesday
    • Programme Time:
      • Belfast campus : 4.30pm to 6.30pm
      • Coleraine: 1.15pm - 3.15pm
      • Derry~Londonderry campus:  2.15pm to 4.15pm
    • Location: Courses will be offered on all 3 campuses subject to sufficient numbers
    • Cost:  £40
    • Application deadline:  Monday 7 October 2024

    Apply for the Mandarin Beginner's course

    Don't miss out -  Join our Mandarin 6 week Mandarin Beginners course and start your journey, with the option to progress to HSK 1

    Mandarin HSK1 (Chinese Proficiency Test Level 1)

    The programme is made up of fifteen lessons, each 2 hours long, that will run between 4 December and 7 May (Christmas and Easter breaks). You will learn the vocabulary and grammatical constructs to communicate basic ideas in Mandarin Chinese and build a solid foundation for future levels. This face-to-face course will:

    • Introduce you to Mandarin Chinese, including pinyin phonetics and Chinese character writing
    • Help you learn basic vocabulary grammar to help you complete the most essential tasks in Mandarin Chinese
    • Get you started with reading and writing text in Chinese characters

    After you finish this course, you will be well prepared to take the HSK 1 test and to potentially take part in a linguistic and cultural programme in China next summer!

    • Who is eligible?: UG/PG (part-time or full-time)
    • Duration: 15 weeks, with 2-hour classes
    • Programme Dates: 11 December 2024 -  7 May 2025, each Wednesday afternoon (except Christmas and Easter holidays)
    • Programme Time:
      • Belfast campus : 4.30pm to 6.30pm
      • Coleraine:  2.15pm to 4.15pm
    • Exam Date: May 2025 (tbc)
    • Cost: Course: £100.
      • There will be an additional charge for the HSK1 Exam, which will be confirmed at a later date.

      Application deadline: 6 December 2024

  • French

    Beginner's French

    Calling all French language enthusiasts - whether you excelled in school, conquered Duolingo, or self-taught, join our vibrant class to elevate your fluency! This will be a Beginner's continuation course from the 1st semester. You don't have to have taken part in the 1st semester course, however some prior knowledge of the language will be required to join. Please note your previous experience on your application.

    • Who is eligible? UG/PG (part-time or full-time)
    • Duration: 6 weeks, with 1.5 hour classes
    • Programme Details:
      • Coleraine Campus, Ulster University
        • Week commencing 3 March - week commencing 7 April. Time and day to be confirmed.
      • Belfast Metropolitan College, Millfield Campus
        • Week commencing 3 March - week commencing 7 April. Time and day to be confirmed.
    • Cost: £25
    • Application deadline: Sunday 16 February 2025
  • Spanish

    Beginner's Spanish

    Calling all Spanish language enthusiasts - whether you excelled in school, conquered Duolingo, or self-taught, join our vibrant class to elevate your fluency! This will be a Beginner's continuation course from the 1st semester. You don't have to have taken part in the 1st semester course, however some prior knowledge of the language will be required to join. Please note your previous experience on your application.

    • Who is eligible? UG/PG (part-time or full-time)
    • Duration: 6 weeks
    • Programme Details:
      • Belfast Metropolitan College, Millfield campus
        • Week commencing 3 March - week commencing 7 April. Time and day to be confirmed.
      • Derry~Londonderry, North West Regional College Campus, Northland Road
        • Every Monday, 16:30 - 18;00, commencing 24 February - 7 April with the exception of mid-term break on 17 March.
    • Cost: £25
    • Application deadline: Sunday 16 February 2025

    Apply for the Spanish Beginner's semester 2 course

  • German

    Beginner's German

    Calling all German language enthusiasts - whether you excelled in school, conquered Duolingo, or self-taught, join our vibrant class to elevate your fluency! This will be a Beginner's continuation course from the 1st semester. You don't have to have taken part in the 1st semester course, however some prior knowledge of the language will be required to join. Please note your previous experience on your application.

    • Who is eligible? UG/PG (part-time or full-time)
    • Duration: 6 weeks, with 1.5 hour classes
    • Programme Details:
      • Belfast Metropolitan College, Millfield campus
        • Week commencing 3 March - week commencing 7 April. Time and day to be confirmed.
    • Cost: £25
    • Application deadline: Sunday 16 February 2025

    Apply for the German Beginner's semester 2 course

Free Language Resources

There are online resources available for you to try learning a language for free such as, Duolingo or Mondly.