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All postgraduate and undergraduate students at Clerkenwell Campus as well as members of staff are eligible to apply for a free language course on the Languages for General Purposes Programme.

However, there is high demand for the limited number of spaces available on the LGP courses. In the interest of fairness, we place students on courses using a ‘lottery system’.

If you are interested in taking a language as an extracurricular activity/ not for credit, you may want to register for a language course available on the Languages for General Purposes (LGP) programme.

These are the language options available:

European Languages

• French – at beginner, lower intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced levels
• German – at beginner, lower intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced levels
• Spanish – at beginner, lower intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced levels
• Russian – at beginner level

Non-European Languages

• Arabic – at beginner and lower intermediate levels
• Mandarin – at beginner level

The language is taught in the context of day-to-day use and a broad variety of topics will be studied.

Courses run over term 1 and term 2. There will be one 2-hour session face-to-face teaching per week.

The Beginner & Lower Intermediate level for all languages take place on Tuesday 4pm-6pm and the Upper Intermediate & Advanced level take place Thursday 4pm-6pm. There is no alternative to these slots except for French, German & Spanish Beginner level where we offer an “overspill” class on Monday 5pm-7pm.

Module assessment is 100% coursework. Upon successful completion of your language course, you will receive a certificate to demonstrate your level of proficiency. The course is not part of your degree and marks do not count towards it.

All City students and staff may apply to take this free-standing module at no extra cost but note that these courses are very popular and spaces are limited – not all applicants may be accommodated.

Our registration process for the 2024/25 courses is now closed. Please come back later for information on registration for 2025/26 course. For courses that are above ‘Beginner’ level, you will be asked to complete a diagnostic test so we can establish your competency in your chosen language.

If a course is oversubscribed, we use 'lottery system' to award a place. [PDF]

Learning a language is a commitment. Please only apply for a free/extracurricular language course if you are sure you can complete it. Otherwise you are potentially taking the place of a student with genuine interest in studying a language.

All Business School Undergraduate students regardless of their year of study can apply for course(s) on this programme which is specifically designed for business purposes.

For undergraduates studying at Bayes Business School, we offer language courses in addition to your degree.

You have the opportunity to study a foreign language in the context of Business. We will develop and improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills as well as your understanding of the structure of the language. To make the syllabus more relevant to you, much of the vocabulary and topics will be related to the world of Business and Finance.

You can either start a language from scratch or you can build on your existing knowledge.

European Languages

• French – beginner, lower intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced levels
• German – beginner, lower intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced levels
• Spanish – beginner, lower intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced levels.

Non-European Languages

• Arabic - beginner
• Japanese - beginner
• Mandarin - beginner, lower intermediate levels.

The courses will only run if there is sufficient demand. If a course is oversubscribed, the above mentioned rules apply.

Format and timetable

Courses run over Term 1 and Term 2. There will be one 2-hour session face-to-face teaching per week.

Most courses run on Wednesday afternoons with a few exceptions in the evenings from 6pm-8pm. These slots should suit your Undergraduate time-table.

Assessment and certification

Module assessment is 100% coursework.

Upon successful completion of your language course, you will receive a certificate to demonstrate your level of proficiency. The course is not part of your degree and marks do not count towards it.

Eligibility

ONLY undergraduate students studying at Bayes Business School (regardless of their year of study) and UG-Bayes exchange students are eligible to take these courses. Postgraduate students studying at Bayes Business School can join the LGP courses.

How to apply

Our registration process for the 2024/25 courses is now closed. Please come back later for information on registration for 2025/26 course. For courses that are above ‘Beginner’ level, you will be asked to complete a diagnostic test so we can establish your competency in your chosen language.

Register your interest in a language course for 25/26

If a course is oversubscribed, we use 'lottery system' to award a place. [PDF]

This module provides an introduction to the Performing Arts in London relevant in particular for short-term visiting students.

• Students will learn to critically review performances and engage in developing transferable skills in the area of art analysis
• The course will also refer to the historical and cultural background of the performances and explore the variety of art forms on offer in the capital and where they can be seen and heard. How the arts are funded and the arts funding process is also considered
• The course begins with an overview of English-speaking theatre with the Tudor monarchy's relationship to theatre, Shakespeare and the Globe and then moves to contemporary times and modern interpretations of performance including dance, opera, musical shows and theatre. It discusses what is perceived as Art, and looks into the issue of High and Popular art.

• Theatre - history, development, influences and venues
• Dance (classic or modern) - development, movements and history
• Opera - history and development, from its origin up to musicals, including their similarities and differences.

Students, accompanied by their lecturer, will attend performances covering these art forms.

This module provides students with an insight into the development of modern London through its history and its historical landmarks.

• Students learn to critically assess the historical influences which have shaped modern London through focusing upon a selection of districts which have contributed to the creation of the town
• Students will develop their ability to interpret and analyse the historical influences and pressures on the city from a historical perspective.

Students will visit various sites linked to historical landmarks or symbols:

• The Square Mile (City of London) and the City of Westminster - influences and historical development – There will be a focus on why the City of London is financial and the City of Westminster Royal and Political.
• Spitalfields and the impact of immigration from the 16th century onwards.
• Buildings such as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace and how they all represent the powers of Authority (past and present) and are physical reminders of these authorities.
• The British Museum as an example of Globalisation.

This course is designed for Moorgate Campus exchange students as well as study abroad students who want to understand European business culture in the context of the European Union (EU) and its relevance within the globalisation of our economies and societies.

It is taught in English and does not require the understanding of any language other than English.

• Throughout the course the students develop their knowledge of European business culture and its dynamics in today's globalised economy from social, economic and political perspectives
• The course helps students to synthesise the most important information within this business culture and its relevance to creating and effectively doing business across the EU.