Learning a language is:
We provide language courses in:
We use the Common European Framework system to assess language competency in French, Spanish and German. If you are interested in one of these languages and are not sure which language level to choose, we advise you to take the online placement test available below. The test has a score guide at the end which will indicate which level would be best for you.
†You can only take level 5 modules if your subject has listed this module as acceptable.
The free language module is only available to students enrolled on an undergraduate or postgraduate programme of study at Oxford Brookes University (excluding partner colleges). Full-time undergraduate or postgraduate students can take one free language module per year. Part-time undergraduate or postgraduate students can take one free language module every two years. This is subject to availability of places on the language modules and individual programme requirements. Please note many classes are very popular and class numbers are limited so places are allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
Before you enrol, please check that the language module you wish to take does not clash with any lectures or seminars on your timetable.
Students enrolled at Level 4 of an undergraduate programme can take a language module as part of their programme as an optional module (if their programme permits), or in addition to their programme as a 9th module. Level 5 and 6 undergraduate students can take a language module as an additional 9th module. All free language module registrations are subject to availability.
New students enrolling in September 2021: see your Student Support Coordinator in week 0 if you need help adding the module to your Student Information. The registration will be open for you between Monday 13 September-Thursday 16 September.
Continuing students will need to add the module using a form. You should email your Student Support Coordinator to obtain a link to the Moodle form and subsequently request to add the language module to your programme. You can do this from Monday 6 September until Thursday 16 September.
The final deadline for free language enrolment is 17:00 on Thursday of week 0 (16 September 2021).
Important: You won't be able to amend or delete the free language module on your programme after Friday week 2 (1 October 2021). As these are fully assessed level 4 undergraduate modules, they will contribute to an undergraduate student's Grade Point Average (GPA). For more information on the GPA scheme, please click here.
*Please note some exclusions apply, for example courses with a compulsory placement component, distance learning courses, or courses studied at one of our partner institutions. If you are unsure please contact your SSC.
Students enrolled on a postgraduate programme can also take language modules as associate students. Before you can enrol on a language module you will need to ensure you have the following:
To register your interest in the module you will need to email languages@brookes.ac.uk with your student number and the free language module you wish to enrol on. When your enrolment has been processed, you will be able to view this on your 'My Records and Results' page on Student Information.
You can register your interest from Monday 13 September. The final deadline for free language enrolment is 17:00 on Thursday of week 0 (16 September 2021). If you do not email us by this deadline you will not be allowed to take the module.
Important: You won't be able to amend or delete the free language module on your programme after Friday week 2 (1 October 2021).
The final deadline for free language enrolment is 17:00 on Thursday of week 0 (16 September 2021) – if you do not enrol by this date you will not be allowed to take the module. You won't be able to amend or delete the free language module on your programme after Friday week 2 (1 October 2021).
Teaching for Semester 1 language modules will commence in Week 1; week commencing Monday 20 September 2021.
Members of the public need to enrol as an associate student to take up a language module. For detailed information on how to enrol for your chosen course and for application deadlines, please contact the admissions team. You can also contact languages@brookes.ac.uk for more information on our language courses and timetables. For information about fees please contact the finance team.
