There's still time to enrol on October Language Short Courses
By: Laura Mark
Last updated: Thursday, 24 September 2026
There is still time to enrol on our Language Short Courses, starting in the week commencing 5 October.
Whether you are looking to learn a new language from scratch or build on existing knowledge, we offer a range of courses for beginners through to advanced learners.
Courses are available in:
- Arabic
- British Sign Language (BSL)
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
Available levels include:
- Beginners in all eight languages
- Elementary Arabic, French, Japanese and Spanish
- Intermediate French and Spanish
- Upper Intermediate French
- Advanced French
Online study options are available in:
- French Beginners
- French Beginners Plus
- Spanish Beginners
- Spanish Elementary
- Spanish Intermediate
Key details:
- Courses start week commencing 5 October
- Most courses run for 20 weeks (except BSL - please see website for details)
- Lunchtime and evening classes available
- Open to students, staff and members of the public
- Concession rates available
Our courses provide a supportive and enjoyable environment in which to develop practical language skills while gaining a deeper understanding of other cultures.
Find full details of course levels, fees and enrolment on the website.
Enrol now to secure your place: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/short-courses/language-short-courses