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Learn or Improve Your Language Skills This Spring
By: Laura Mark
Last updated: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Start 2026 by building your language confidence! Our Spring Term Language Short Courses are now open for enrolment and welcome students, staff, and members of the public.
Choose from Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and German, plus exciting specialised courses:
- French for International Development & International Relations
- Arabic Foundations for Medical Students and Professionals
- Courage in the Shadows: Women of the French Resistance in World War II
Key details:
- Most courses start week commencing 26 January or 9 February
- Length ranges from 10 to 18 weeks
- Lunchtime and evening options
- Concession rates available
Find full details on dates, fees, and enrolment on the website.
Don’t miss this chance to expand your horizons and connect with new cultures. Enrol today and advance your language journey.