Languages available to study
Loughborough University 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
- French 1 - Code: LAN101
- French 2 - Code: LAN102*
- French 3 - Code: LAN103
- French 5 - Code: LAN105
- French 7 - Code: LAN107
- French 9 - Code: LAN109
- French 11 - Code: LAN111
Semester 2
- French 1 - Code: LAN101_2
- French 2 - Code: LAN102_2
- French 3 - Code: LAN103_2
- French 4 - Code: LAN104
- French 6 - Code: LAN106
- French 8 - Code: LAN108
- French 10 - Code: LAN110
- French 12 - Code: LAN112
All modules are 10 credits
* Level 2 modules most typically run in semester 2. Availability in semester 1 depends on demand.
German
Semester 1
- German 1 - LAN201
- German 2 - LAN202*
- German 3 - LAN203
- German 5 - LAN205
- German 7 - LAN207
- German 9 - LAN209
- German 11 - LAN211
Semester 2
- German 1 - LAN201_2
- German 2 - LAN202_2
- German 3 - LAN203_2
- German 4 - LAN204
- German 6 - LAN206
- German 8 - LAN208
- German 10 - LAN210
- German 12 - LAN212
All modules are 10 credits
* Level 2 modules most typically run in semester 2. Availability in semester 1 depends on demand.
Spanish
Semester 1
- Spanish 1 - LAN301
- Spanish 2 - LAN302*
- Spanish 3 - LAN303
- Spanish 5 - LAN305
- Spanish 7 - LAN307
- Spanish 9 - LAN309
- Spanish 11 - LAN311
Semester 2
- Spanish 1 - LAN301_2
- Spanish 2 - LAN302_2
- Spanish 3 - LAN303_2
- Spanish 4 - LAN304
- Spanish 6 - LAN306
- Spanish 8 - LAN308
- Spanish 10 - LAN310
- Spanish 12 - LAN312
All modules are 10 credits
* Level 2 modules most typically run in semester 2. Availability in semester 1 depends on demand.
Mandarin
Semester 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.
Interested in a different language?
We are reviewing our languages offering for 2024/25. If there is a language you would be interested in studying that we do not currently offer, let us know using the form below.