Program Overview

UCD Centre for English and Global Languages

The UCD Centre for English and Global Languages offers an extensive range of language electives to students across the university. Elective modules allow students to build language learning into any degree.

Global Language Modules

We offer electives in fourteen global languages at levels ranging from absolute beginner to advanced. Modules are offered at six different levels of proficiency, from Level 1 (absolute beginners) to Level 7 (advanced).

Structured Electives

A Structured Elective in a language will appear on your official UCD Transcript as a specialisation. It is also possible to achieve a Structured Elective with some of our language modules, taking your elective credits in a structured manner to form a recognised block of learning in a subject area.

Module Structure and Assessment

Course schedules, resources, assessment methods, and periods are available for each module.

English Language Modules

English for General and Academic Purposes modules are available for Erasmus and international non-native English speaking students.

Why Take a Language Elective with Us?

• Small group teaching with a maximum of 18 students per class
• Flexible class times, with classes running from 10 in the morning until 8 in the evening
• Increase your employability as a multilingual graduate
• Native or near-native speaker teachers with years of experience
• Classes are synchronised with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
• Language skills are invaluable for students looking to work or study abroad
• Global reach with classes attracting students from all over the university and the world
• Enhance your critical thinking skills, as speaking more than one language enhances creativity, memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Accredited modules, with each module worth 5 credits

Testimonials

• "The teaching was exceptional and the class environment, as well as my classmates, were all very friendly and conducive to learning." - Theo Ward, Japanese Language and Culture 3b, Fourth-year Zoology
• "The Spanish teacher was absolutely wonderful! She was a really fantastic teacher, who really took the time to explain things in detail; she was very patient and understanding." - Megan Sheerin, Spanish for General Purposes 1, 2 & 3a, Science student