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University-wide language programme (UWLP)


This is for you if

  • you realise that speaking just your own language is no longer enough!
  • you want to operate effectively, even just at a basic level, in a second or third language
  • you want to improve your chances of employment
  • you want to prepare for an international career
  • you were good at a language at school and want to carry on studying it
  • you never got the chance to study another language, or it wasn't your best subject at school
  • you want to combine practical language skills with the study of your main subject specialism
  • you are thinking of studying or working abroad as part of your programme of study

What language can I study ?

  • French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin Chinese or Japanese at various stages, depending on your previous experience in the language.

What will I get ?

  • The chance to take a language option for 1, 2 or 3 years (depending on your programme of study)
  • A modular course, fully integrated into your degree or HND studies
  • The opportunity to earn 20 credits each year (on selected Undergraduate courses) or enhance your Postgraduate Research studies
  • 2 hours of tuition a week over 2 semesters
  • A further hour each week of directed self study in our Language Resource Centre
  • Assessment based on coursework

What next ?

  • When you enrol on your programme of study, tell your home School that you want to take a language option and they should have all the information for you
  • For further information, please contact us - we'll be happy to advise. Or why not come and visit us?
  • If you have any questions, our Frequently Asked Questions page may help
  • If your chosen programme of study doesn't offer the opportunity to study a language, why not consider our Languages for All programme?

Registration

To register for 2011/12, complete the online registration form. If you have any questions please contact us on languages-uwlp@salford.ac.uk

 

Contact

University-wide Language Programme
Room 827, 8th Floor, Maxwell Building
University of Salford
M5 4WT Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)161 295 31 43 (with 24 hour voicemail) | Fax: +44 (0)161 295 5335
Email Enquiries : languages-uwlp@salford.ac.uk

 

Which stage to take?

Even if you did your GCSE, AS level, etc a long time ago, please choose the Stage that corresponds to the grade you achieved. Every module starts with revision!

If you did your language study abroad and you are unsure which Stage is the appropriate one for you, please contact Jill Aldred (the UWLP coordinator): j.m.aldred@salford.ac.uk

 

Stage 1

  • No previous knowledge
  • Up to 3 years at school in the UK but not to GCSE level
  • GCSE grade D or below

 

Stage 2

  • GCSE grade A* – C   
  • 1 year at university or college @ 2 hours a week
  • O level pass
  • European Credit Framework A1
  • Pass at Stage 1

 

Stage 3

  • AS level grade C or below
  • 2 years at University or college @ 2 hours a week
  • European Credit Framework A2
  • Pass at Stage 2

 

Stage 4

  • AS level grade A or B
  • A level or A2 grade D or below
  • European Credit Framework B1
  • Pass at Stage 3