If you are an Undergraduate student you can study languages as a fully assessd part of your degree by taking one of our Modern Foreign Language Degree Courses|. French, German, Russian and Spanish languages are available to choose from.
There are many reasons to study a language but we would highlight the following:
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If you have already invested a lot of time and effort into a language, it is a pity to let it go to waste.
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If you have enjoyed studying a language previously, you will enjoy taking the subject further; and if you’re an absolute beginner, you will relish the academic, intellectual and practical challenge of our Beginner programmes.
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If you have already been successful in your language studies, a degree option will make sure your language skills are credited as part of your actual degree.
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You will find that not only will your language skills improve, but you will use these skills to explore issues relating to French, German, Russian or Spanish politics, economics and society.
Your exit profile will be enhanced by the addition of a fully accredited language option as many international companies reward recognised language skills. On average people who use languages in their job earn 8% more than their colleagues*.
In addition our Modern Foreign Language Certificate Course Programme| offers extra curricular courses for current members of LSE. These courses are also available to LSE Alumni and later on in the registration process we open the doors to student of the University of London and then to everyone. We currently offer 11 different languages, most of them at 5 different levels. The programme runs during the academic year from November until May.
If you need something more tailored specifically to your needs we also offer 1-2-1 and private group tuition| using the expertise of Foreign Language specialist teachers.
The Language Centre is involved in a number of teaching and research projects| from a variety of funding sources.
* Figures from NTO: The Languages National Training Organisation and CILT: The Centre for Information on Language Teaching and Research|