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Study a language to broaden your knowledge and enhance your employability. 

Registration for 2023/2024 courses is now closed

Our extracurricular LfA classes are open to everyone. Improve your language skills and cultural awareness among a diverse group of learners.

If you are a current University of York undergraduate student and wish to embed your language learning into your degree as a 20-credit elective module, please check the Languages at York and York Language Elective page.

What LfA has to offer:

  • Classes of no more than 20 students
  • A diverse community of learners (university students and members of the public)
  • Access to the University of York’s Library
  • Self-study supported by our Virtual Learning Environment
  • The possibility of gaining a certificate of completion

Contact us

Department of Language and Linguistic Science

languages@york.ac.uk
+44 1904 322493
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General Language and Culture classes

18 weeks of teaching across the year or Semester 2 only

Course fee for Semester 1 & 2 (18 weeks):

  • £245 University of York students*
  • £325 Over 60s/students from other universities/schools
  • £370 University of York staff/ members of the public

Course fee for Semester 2 only (10 weeks):

  • £138 University of York students*
  • £180 Over 60s/students from other universities/schools
  • £206 University of York staff/ members of the public

* Additional 10% discount for PG students

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Short courses

Focus on improving conversation skills or as an introduction to a new language

Course fee for Semester 2 (8 weeks):

  • £108 University of York students*
  • £145 Over 60s/students from other universities/schools
  • £165 University of York staff/ members of the public

* Additional 10% discount for PG students

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Practical information for LfA students

If you are new to our programme and are not a student or member of staff at the University of York, please consult our Guide for new LfA students with key information.

Please make sure you have read our LfA Terms and Conditions.

Contact us

Department of Language and Linguistic Science

languages@york.ac.uk
+44 1904 322493
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