Italian
Italian is considered by many the most romantic and musical language in the world. It is the language of one of the richest culinary traditions but also of classical music, art history, design and fashion.
Browse our Italian modules below and find the right level for you.
Languages for All
These general language modules are open to all students (for credits or not), members of staff, and members of the public.
Available on a semester basis (11-12 weeks), they aim to develop language competence and cultural knowledge for professional and recreational purposes through small group weekly classes and guided independent learning.
Degrees with Italian in the School of Languages and Cultures
These modules are for undergraduate students undertaking a language degree with the School of Languages and Cultures and choosing Italian in their first year of study. Other options are available to students choosing Italian in their second year.
These modules are intended to build your proficiency in Italian over the years up to a near-native speaker level, taking into account any previous experience of the language you may have, whilst supporting your independent study of Italian culture.
Please visit the SLC's Italian page for information on available degree options and open days.
- Year 1
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Ab initio pathway:
- Autumn and Spring (academic year): MLT944 Italian Beginner Intensive
- Year 2
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Ab initio pathway (starting in 2024-25):
- Year 4
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Ab initio pathway:
- Autumn: MLT316 Italian Higher Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT317 Italian Higher Advanced 2
STEM Degrees with Italian
These modules are for STEM students undertaking a degree with Italian or with Study Abroad.
In addition to general language modules, they include specialized modules preparing for, or accompanying the Year Abroad, and enabling you to become proficient users of Italian in your own STEM subject.
- Year 1
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Modules in brackets come in addition to the other modules for students taking 30 to 40 credits of language per year. The language Co-ordinator will advise you on which one(s) to take depending on your degree.
Post-GCSE Pathway:
- Autumn:
- Spring:
Post-A-Level Pathway:
- Year 2
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Modules in brackets come in addition to the other modules for students taking 30 to 40 credits of language per year. The language Co-ordinator will advise you on which one(s) to take depending on your degree.
Post-GCSE Pathway:
- Autumn:
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Post-A-Level Pathway:
- Year 3 (Abroad)
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These modules may be optional depending on your degree
- Autumn: MLT305: Italian Year Abroad 1
- Spring: MLT306: Italian Year Abroad 2
- Year 4
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Modules in brackets come in addition to the other modules for students taking 30 to 40 credits of language per year. The language Co-ordinator will advise you on which one(s) to take depending on your degree.
Post-GCSE Pathway:
- Autumn:
- Spring:
Post-A-Level Pathway:
International scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee.
Applications are open for existing offer holders for programmes starting in autumn 2025.