We look forward to welcoming new and returning students to the University of Southampton.
Bookings for our 2026/27 Portuguese courses are now open. Teaching will start in October 2026 at Avenue Campus.
Book your place on our Online store.
Our Language courses run for 10 weeks each term and include a half-term break. Our Book a course page has all the term dates, including half-term and seasonal holiday dates.
| Level / Stage | Duration | Start date | End date | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A taste of Portuguese Stage 1a | 10 weeks | 7 October 2026 | 16 December 2026 | Katie Belo dos Santos |
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Move on in Portuguese Stage 1bc
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20 weeks | 6 July 2027 | 23 June 2027 | Katie Belo dos Santos |
| Portuguese Stage 1abc | 30 weeks | 7 October 2026 | 23 June 2027 | Katie Belo dos Santos |
| Level / Stage | Duration | Start date | End date | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Improvers stage 2 | 30 weeks | 8 October 2026 | 24 June 2027 | Katie Belo dos Santos |
| Level / Stage | Duration | Start date | End date | Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Improvers stage 2 | 30 weeks | 5 October 2026 | 28 June 2027 | Katie Belo dos Santos |
Information about the topics and subjects included at each stage of Portuguese can be found in the Useful Downloads section.
Further information about Language Stages can be found on our Language Stages page.
The aim of every language course at the University is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest.
We use the word ‘communicate’ in its widest sense, meaning that you will not only be able to talk to people in the language but also to develop your proficiency in listening, reading, and writing.
This means that the module aims for you to understand all the things which affect communication in that language, including knowledge of how the language is used, how it works and how to analyse it, and the cultural contexts in which it is spoken.
Information about the topics and subjects covered in each stage of Portuguese can be found in the Useful Downloads section.