Languages available to study

天堂视频 aims to offer all its students the opportunity to develop language and culture skills that will enhance their employability. Courses are taught by a team of tutors from around the world.

Languages available

Languages can be studied as part of your degree or in your own time.

  • French
  • German
  • Japanese - only available as an extra-curricular course
  • Mandarin
  • Spanish

Students can study a language by taking a 10-credit module per semester on many degree programmes (degree structure permitting). If language modules are not available on your course, you still have the option of joining classes for a fee, including our Japanese classes which are open to the public. See our extra-curricular courses page for more information.

Course levels

Modules in French, German, and Spanish are available from beginner to advanced level. Mandarin Chinese is available from beginner to intermediate level. 

Module specifications

French

Semester 1

  • *

Semester 2


All modules are 10 credits

Level 2 modules most typically run in semester 2. Availability in semester 1 depends on demand.

German

Semester 1

  • *

Semester 2

All modules are 10 credits

Level 2 modules most typically run in semester 2. Availability in semester 1 depends on demand.

Spanish

Semester 1

Semester 2

All modules are 10 credits

Level 2 modules most typically run in semester 2. Availability in semester 1 depends on demand.

Mandarin

Semester 1

  • 1

Semester 2 

All modules are worth 10 credits

Level 2 modules most typically run in semester 2. Availability in semester 1 depends on demand.

Level 2 modules most typically run in semester 2. Availability in semester 1 depends on demand.