Language Studies (T21) Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
Course Overview - Language Studies (T21) Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
Learning a language connects you with people, cultures and ideas. This certificate offers a flexible introduction to language study, helping you build confidence and develop key study skills while exploring how languages work and what they reveal about culture and communication. You can choose French, German or Spanish at beginner and intermediate levels, or explore the intersection of language, linguistics and culture. By the end of the course, you’ll have progressed well beyond the basics in at least one of your chosen languages, gained the confidence to use it in real-world conte...
Learning a language connects you with people, cultures and ideas. This certificate offers a flexible introduction to language study, helping you build confidence and develop key study skills while exploring how languages work and what they reveal about culture and communication. You can choose French, German or Spanish at beginner and intermediate levels, or explore the intersection of language, linguistics and culture. By the end of the course, you’ll have progressed well beyond the basics in at least one of your chosen languages, gained the confidence to use it in real-world contexts, and be ready for further study.
Key features of the course
• Develops you into an independent user (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level B1) of at least one modern language
• Introduces you to the cultures that use your chosen languages
• Extends your competence in intercultural communication
• Builds a solid foundation for studying languages at more advanced levels
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
2028-02-01
Campus
Distance Learning
Application Details
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Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
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Points of Entry
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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