Program Overview

Open Language Programme (short course)

The Open Language Programme is aimed at individuals looking to learn a language and develop their knowledge of it. There are a number of part-time modules that will help you develop these skills using a wide variety of teaching methods. Available at different levels, from beginner to advanced, each course combines face-to-face teaching with access to online materials and activities.

Why study this course?

Our Open Language Programme is designed for individuals who want to learn a language and develop their knowledge of it. The programme offers a range of modules at different levels, from beginner to advanced, and combines face-to-face teaching with online materials and activities.

More about this course

The modules we offer include Arabic, English, French, and Spanish. These modules can be taken as part of your course structure, as extra (paid
on-credited) modules, or as a stand-alone course by members of the public.

Information for current London Met students

If the structure of your course allows you to take an Extension of Knowledge module, or an optional language module, you can opt to study a language through the Open Language Programme. If you are unsure that this applies to you, please check with your course leader. Once your programme has been approved, come along to one of our evaluation sessions to complete your enrolment.

Members of the public

All our Open Language Programme courses are open to fee-paying members of the public. You'll be learning alongside university students and have access to all the learning resources the University has to offer.

Fees

Fees are Ł340 for one module or Ł550 for two modules.

Assessment

Students are assessed by a variety of assessment tools such as tests, exams, coursework, essays, and presentations.

Course structure

More details for the specific course you choose will be provided on enrolment.

Timetable

The Open Language Programme (OLP) is offering the following language modules in Autumn 2025 and Spring 2026:

• Module code | Module name | Semester | Day | Time
  • OAL071 | Arabic Stage 1A | Autumn | Friday | 2pm to 5pm
  • OAL072 | Arabic Stage 1B | Autumn | Friday | 10am to 1pm
  • OAL073 | Arabic Stage 2A | Autumn | Wednesday | 10am to 1pm
  • OAL074 | Arabic Stage 2B | Autumn | Wednesday | 2pm to 5pm
  • OAL075 | Arabic Stage 3A | Autumn | Monday | 11am to 2pm
  • OAL071 | Arabic Stage 1A | Spring | Friday | 2pm to 5pm
  • OAL072 | Arabic Stage 1B | Spring | Friday | 10am to 1pm
  • OAL073 | Arabic Stage 2A | Spring | Wednesday | 10am to 1pm
  • OAL074 | Arabic Stage 2B | Spring | Wednesday | 2pm to 5pm
  • OAL076 | Arabic Stage 3B | Spring | Monday | 11am to 2pm
  • OEL068 | Fundamentals of Academic English | Autumn | Monday | 10am to 1pm
  • OEL068 | Fundamentals of Academic English | Autumn | Thursday | 6pm to 9pm
  • OEL069 | Advanced Academic English | Autumn | Monday | 2pm to 5pm
  • OEL068 | Fundamentals of Academic English | Spring | Monday | 10am to 1pm
  • OEL068 | Fundamentals of Academic English | Spring | Thursday | 6pm to 9pm
  • OEL069 | Advanced Academic English | Spring | Monday | 2pm to 5pm
  • OFL071 | French Stage 1A | Autumn | Friday | 2pm to 5pm
  • OFL072 | French Stage 1B | Autumn | Wednesday | 10am to 1pm
  • OFL073 | French Stage 2A | Autumn | Friday | 10am to 1pm
  • OFL075 | French Stage 3A | Autumn | Wednesday | 2pm to 5pm
  • OFL071 | French Stage 1A | Spring | Friday | 2pm to 4pm
  • OFL072 | French Stage 1B | Spring | Wednesday | 11am to 1pm
  • OFL074 | French Stage 2B | Spring | Friday | 11am to 1pm
  • OFL076 | French Stage 3B | Spring | Wednesday | 2pm to 4pm
  • OSL071 | Spanish Stage 1A | Autumn | Wednesday | 10am to 1pm
  • OSL072 | Spanish Stage 1B | Autumn | Wednesday | 2pm to 5pm
  • OSL073 | Spanish Stage 2A | Autumn | Monday | 2pm to 5pm
  • OSL075 | Spanish Stage 3A | Autumn | Monday | 10am to 1pm
  • OSL071 | Spanish Stage 1A | Spring | Wednesday | 10am to 1pm
  • OSL072 | Spanish Stage 1B | Spring | Wednesday | 2pm to 5pm
  • OSL074 | Spanish Stage 2B | Spring | Monday | 2pm to 5pm
  • OSL076 | Spanish Stage 3B | Spring | Monday | 10am to 11pm

Who's this course for?

This course is aimed at individuals looking to learn or develop their knowledge of a language.

How to apply

If you are interested in our modules, you should contact us to be allocated a specific level before enrolment. Our level allocation and enrolment sessions take place before the beginning of each academic term. For specific information regarding each language, please note the following contacts:

• For Arabic: Mohamed Guenuni
• For Spanish: Mohamed Guenuni
• For French: Mohamed Guenuni
• For English: Use the provided form to express your interest and complete the initial assessment.

When to apply

Autumn semester

Registrations will start from 15th September 2025 to 3rd October 2025. Applications will close on Friday, 3rd October 2025, for all registrations.

Spring semester

Registrations will start from 19th January 2026 to 6th February 2026. Applications will close on Friday, 3rd October 2025, for all registrations.