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Languages for all and University Wide Modules

Languages for All and University Wide Modules

The following Languages for All Programme (LfA) and University Wide Modules (UWM) modules are available for the 2026-27 academic year.

Languages for All/UWM modules may be available as part of your optional modules. These modules will either show within the full modules available on your online selection or with instructions in the Helptext for your part on how to request a Languages for All or UWM module. Students can only select a UWM at the same Part of their year of study. Please note not all Programmes/Parts offer Languages for All/UWM modules - if this is the case for your Progamme/Part you can opt to take a Languages for All module non-credit for a fee. Find out more on how to apply.

If you are unsure if your Programme of study is offering Languages for All or a UWM module, please contact the module selection team using Ask A Question.

If you have selected a Languages for All module to be taken in the 2026-27 academic year, you will be sent an email to complete an application and placement test form. You will need to complete the application and placement test form to secure your place on your chosen language.

Students who do not complete the application and placement test form will be removed from the module.

For Languages for All modules, you can request a change from one Languages for All module to another Languages for All module up to 12:30pm (UK Time) on Friday of Semester 1, week 4. You can request a change from a Languages for All module to a Semester 2 module up to 12:30pm (UK Time) on Friday of Semester 1, week 7.

 

2026-27 University Wide Modules

Part 1

Module Code  Module Title  Credits    Semester Taught
 AD1SPA   Towards Sustainability: Positive action for a better world   20  Semester 2
 FA1DR2   Drawing Practice   20  Semester 2
 FA1QF   Queer Futures   20 Semester 2
 FT1WD   Wildlife Documentary   20  Semester 2
 HS1024   The United States and the Global Environment: History, Power and Sustainability, 1920 - 2020   20  Semester 2
 IL1GICC   Intercultural Competence and Communication   20  Semester 2
 IL1GMBG   Modern Britain in Global Society   20  Semester 2
 PY1IPY   Introduction to Psychology   20  Semester 2
 TG1WTF   What the font? Making and using typefaces   20  Semester 2

Part 2

 Module Code  Module Title   Credits   Semester Taught 
 AD2SPA   Towards Sustainability: Positive action for a better world   20  Semester 2
 AR2CSA*   Forensic Archaeology and Crime Scene Analysis   20  Semester 1 or 2
 FA2QF   Queer Futures   20  Semester 2
 FT2WD   Wildlife Documentary: Ecology and Representation   20  Semester 2
 IC213   Personal Finance   20  Semester 2
 IL2GICC*   Intercultural Competence and Communication   20  Semester 1 or 2 
 IL2GMBG*   Modern Britain in Global Society   20  Semester 1 or 2
 MT2CCC   Climate Change: Causes and Consequences    20  Semester 1
 TG2WTF   What the font? Making and using typefaces   20  Semester 2

Part 3

Module Code Module Title Credits Semester Taught
CL3LEAD Leadership and Values from Antiquity 20 Semester 1
IC320 Money Makes the World go Round: Milestones in Financial History 20 Semester 2
IL3GICC* Intercultural Competence and Communication 20 Semester 1 or 2
MT3CCC Climate Change: Causes and Consequences 20 Semester 1
PO3TEU Terrorism and Counterterrorism 20 Semester 1
PO3USU US Foreign Policy 20

Semester 2

NB: *These modules are offered for selection in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. Please note this is subject to timetabling requirements and students may only be permitted to select these modules in a defined semester. 

Languages for All Modules

To study a language as one of your optional 20-credit modules, select the pre-allocation code (see list below). Once the pre-allocation code is on your student record, you will be sent an automated email requesting completion of an application and placement test form. You must complete the application and placement test form, or you will not secure a place on the module, and you will remain your chosen pre-allocation code.

Once the application and placement test form has been submitted and processed your student record will be updated displaying a specific module code relating to your chosen language. For further information please visit the Languages for All website.

Module Code Module Title Credits Semester Taught
LA1XA Languages for All Arabic 20 Semester 1 & 2
LA1XB Languages for All British Sign Language 20 Semester 1 & 2
LA1XC Languages for All Chinese 20 Semester 1 & 2
LA1XF Languages for All French 20 Semester 1 & 2
LA1XG Languages for All German 20 Semester 1 & 2
LA1XI Languages for All Italian 20 Semester 1 & 2
LA1XJ Languages for All Japanese 20 Semester 1 & 2
LA1XK Languages for All Modern Greek 20 Semester 1 & 2
LA1XR Languages for All Russian 20 Semester 1 & 2
LA1XS Languages for All Spanish 20 Semester 1 & 2

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