Open Languages

Open Languages is the University of Liverpool’s institution-wide language programme and it offers a suite of language modules with a flexible learning system.  

Languages at Liverpool   

Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Time: 3-4pm
Location: YOLC-LT1

Who is it available for?

Open Languages (OL) is available to UG students who can choose to study a language as an elective in their degree programme* and to those who wish to take a language in addition to it, as an extracurricular activity. OL is also available to staff and members of the public aged 16 and over. 

Languages available

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian.   

When and how can I study?

You can start in any year of study, in Semester 1 or 2, and there is a range of levels available depending on the language that you study (A1 to B2).    

Regardless of the study mode, all Open Languages modules are delivered via weekly 2-hour seminars on campus, usually scheduled 6-8 pm, and supported with asynchronous materials on Canvas.  

If taken as an optional/elective module, there is no extra fee to pay, and assessment is mandatory - you need to pass your tests to get your credits!    

If taken as extracurricular, there is a fee per module - £190 full fee or £95 for recipients of the Liverpool Bursary- and assessment is optional. A certificate of engagement is awarded to extracurricular students with at least 70% attendance. 

Website and contact email: openlang@liverpool.ac.uk     

*OL modules as electives: International Management (and IM with YI), Maths, Environmental Sciences, Geography, and Chemistry.