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University Language Programme
The University Language Programme (ULP) at Nottingham Trent University offers courses in:
• Arabic
• Business English (for non-native English speakers)
• Chinese (Mandarin)
• English as a foreign language (EFL)
• French
• German
• Italian
• Japanese
• Spanish
Whether you’re a beginner or at an advanced level, we’ll help and support you to build your ability so that you can communicate confidently.
You’ll be taught by experienced language specialists, many of whom are native language speakers, so that you can benefit from an authentic language experience.
Whether you want to learn a new language or improve your existing language skills, travel the world or boost your career prospects, we can help.
Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/ulp to find out more.
Hear what students say about the ULP at www.ntu.ac.uk/ulp
Where do I study?
All of our ULP courses take place on Nottingham Trent University’s City site. Our Languages Resource Centre inside the DICe building can provide you with a multimedia environment in which to develop your language skills. A range of high-quality audio-visual materials and books are available, as well as networked PCs for individual learning and quiet study space.
When do classes take place?
Classes take place during the daytime and evenings during University term time. A full timetable of classes will be available at our registration sessions and at our online store.
How long are classes and how long is the course?
Classes are two hours per week for 22 weeks during university term time.
How much private study do I have to do?
This will vary depending on whether or not you intend to complete the assessments and what you wish to gain from the course. On average it should take you approximately two hours per week to complete the core Directed Learning, plus time for extension work such as grammar
Do I have to take any exams?
If you wish to take the assessments and pass the stage you can do so but it’s not a course requirement.
Who are the tutors?
Tutors are all experienced language specialists and many are native speakers in their specialist area.
Will I be studying with undergraduates?
You may be studying alongside other external students as well as Nottingham Trent University full time undergraduates and postgraduates.
If I register and have to withdraw, can I get my money back?
You can claim a refund of the fee, minus a
£60.00 administration charge, if you withdraw within three weeks of the start date for your course. After this you will not receive a refund.
Will I get credit points I can transfer to other University courses?
As an external student you won’t receive credit points.
Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/ulp to find out more.
How to apply
To apply for one of our courses you need to attend a registration session or you may be eligible to register online. At these sessions your level of learning will be assessed by our tutors to ensure that you’re placed in the relevant language class. You’ll have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have, select the class you want to attend and pay your fee by card or cash.
Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/ulp for further details and information on our registration sessions.
Can I register online?
You can register online if you’re applying for stage one (beginners), or if you’ve successfully completed the previous ULP stage in the same language. If you want to apply for a stage higher than stage one and haven’t completed the previous stage, you’ll need to attend a registration session.
What are the course fees?
Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/ulp for course fees.
Do I have to take a test at the registration session?
No, unless you’re applying for EFL or Business English you don’t have to take a test. You’ll complete a registration form and speak informally to the tutor about any relevant language learning experience you have. The tutor will tell you which stage you should join.
Will I get a certificate?
If you pass the assessments, you’ll be awarded a Nottingham Trent University Language Programme Certificate of Achievement.
Will I get a student card?
When you’ve paid and completed online enrolment you’ll be able to get a student card.
Are there any additional costs?
You’ll only have to pay for the course fee and course book. You’ll be informed about which book to buy at the registration session and details will also be available on our website.
Go to www.ntu.ac.uk/ulp to find out more.
Stages
Stage One Stage Two Stage Three Stage Four Stage Five Stage Six Stage Seven
Beginners Elementary Pre-intermediate Intermediate Upper
Intermediate Advanced Proficiency
Entry
requirements
No prior knowledge or
qualification needed
GCSE at grade D or above in the
language or equivalent, Stage
One
GCSE at grade A*
/ A in the language or equivalent, Stage
Two
AS level grade C or above, or A level grade E or
above in the language or equivalent, Stage
Three
A-level at grade C or above in the
language or equivalent, Stage
Four
A-level at grade E or above in the
language or equivalent, plus at least one year
study / experience of the
language, Stage Five
A-level grade E or above in the language or equivalent plus
at least two years study / experience of the
language, Stage Six
Arabic
✓ ✓ ✓
Business English
(for non-native speakers)
✓ ✓
Chinese (Mandarin)
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
English
as a foreign language (EFL)
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
French
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
German
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Italian
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Japanese
✓ ✓ ✓
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
What stage can I study?
The table below shows the stages we offer in each language and the entry requirements.
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Contact details
Nottingham Language Centre DICe building
Clarendon Street Nottingham NG1 5JD UK
Tel: +44 (0)115 848 6156 Email: [email protected]
