Study Abroad

Don't speak the language? No problem

You don't have to be fluent in another language to study abroad. Most of our partner institutions offer modules in English. There is always the option to study the local language, either in extra-curricular language classes or even in for-credit modules. Please note, that you normally need evidence of advance language level to study in the local language so most of the options below will be for social benefit.

Learning a language

Through our award-winning Languages for All programme, Essex students are entitled to learn a language alongside their degree, at no extra cost for one year. Languages include Arabic, British Sign Language, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish. This course is designed to equip you with essential language skills so you can live, study or work abroad for a short time.

There are also other ways you can learn a language at Essex. This will not only expand your options for studying and working or volunteering abroad, it will increase your global and cultural awareness, give you confidence when going abroad and give you a competitive edge when you’re looking for a job. 

• Choose a credit-bearing language module as part of your degree - check if your course allows for an outside option.
• Study languages as your main degree.
• Get to know international students or incoming exchange students that are studying at Essex as part of their exchange programme.
• Take part in a summer school immersion programme based on learning the local language.