• Non-credit modules can contribute to the UEA Award, which will evidence your language and transferable skills to future employers. The programme can also provide a separate certificate of attendance to use for future employment or study applications, if you have demonstrated an adequate rate of attendance and engagement in the module.  

    The classes are interactive and therefore also provide opportunities to meet students studying in different disciplines across the university; this potentially diversifies your future graduate network, which is crucial to creating future professional opportunities.  

  • Open to all students across the university, there are a variety of opportunities within the school of Media, Languages and Communications to help explore your interest in languages, make new friends and build your CV: 

    • Ciné Club – Discover thought-provoking international cinema, selected by academics in the School of Media, Language and Communications. All titles are presented with English subtitles and an informal discussion takes place after the film. 

    • Language and Communications Studies Society – Meet like-minded language learners at regular events and socials held throughout the academic year.  

    • Love Languages Day at The Forum – Gain volunteer experience or attend the annual languages fair, which hosts fun, informal, language based activities and workshops led by tutors and students. 

    • The British Centre for Literary Translation Library  - Borrow interesting reading material, and meet with specialist staff who can assist with finding material in the language you are studying.  You can also sign up to volunteer at the library to boost your CV. 

    • Sacre Theatre – UEA is home to the UK’s longest running permanent French language theatre company, with students and staff performing in annual productions.

    A language module can also help you prepare for your study abroad period, volunteering opportunity or an international placement. 

  • The UEA Award is a great way of getting recognition for your participation in the UEA Languages Programme and lots of other activities.

    It helps you to keep a log of all of your achievements, link them to key skills and attributes sought after by employers, and articulate them effectively in recruitment situations.

    Taking part in the UEA Languages Programme enables you to develop the following UEA Award attributes:

    • Communication: Learning a foreign language and building confidence to converse with others

    • Citizenship and Stewardship: Learning about other cultures and working with people from a variety of backgrounds

    • Self-management and Professionalism: Juggling your priorities and being proactive with your personal development

    Click here to learn more about the UEA Award and to sign up.

    ‘Graduates who are unable to demonstrate life skills in today’s workplace environment are at a distinct disadvantage securing the best jobs and even their chosen career. This is a fabulous scheme and one worthy of recognition equipping graduates with the ability to demonstrate a broader view of life and of the need for additional skills would make them not only more employable but also more rounded individuals.’ - UEA Award Employer Consultation

    ‘I particularly wanted to get behind the UEA Award because it gives Enterprise the chance to help support students from a wide range of different backgrounds. We’ve worked with other universities on similar initiatives in the past and seen the benefits first-hand – both in terms of helping students realise their full potential and in preparing them for applications and interviews with graduate recruiters like ourselves.’ - Enterprise Rent-a-Car