The European Studies (Spanish pathway) BA is an interdepartmental study course that allows you to study Modern Europe from a Spanish perspective. You will study the politics, history, language and contemporary culture of Spain in-depth, preparing you for the third year where you will be taught and examined at a Spanish institution. Our current partner is the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Key benefits
- No prior knowledge of Spanish is required for the ab initio version of this pathway, you will learn the language from scratch.
- Taught by research-act...
The European Studies (Spanish pathway) BA is an interdepartmental study course that allows you to study Modern Europe from a Spanish perspective. You will study the politics, history, language and contemporary culture of Spain in-depth, preparing you for the third year where you will be taught and examined at a Spanish institution. Our current partner is the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.<br/><br/>Key benefits<br/>- No prior knowledge of Spanish is required for the ab initio version of this pathway, you will learn the language from scratch.<br/><br/><br/>- Taught by research-active, multi-national team of academics with the opportunity to specialise in particular fields or politics, government and nation.<br/><br/><br/>- Your third year will be spent studying abroad providing you with excellent opportunities to engage in Spanish culture and society.<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to take part in a broad range of extra-curricular events, from lectures by visiting speakers to the student-organised annual ‘European Week’ where you will debate contemporary issues.<br/><br/><br/>- You will develop analytical and presentational skills valued by employers, leading to careers in politics, diplomacy, administrations, business and journalism.<br/><br/><br/>- Enjoy an unrivalled range of contacts with cultural institutes, libraries, international firms and government agencies.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
RR84
Institution Code
K60
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Access to HE DiplomaD:33,M:12,P:0 Ab initio pathway: Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits: 33 must be from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit. Standard pathway: Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits: 33 must be from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit. In addition, an A-Level or equivalent qualification in Spanish at grade A. If you meet these grade requirements but have no academic study of Spanish, the Diploma de Español (Nivel Superior - B2) may be accepted as evidence of proficiency instead, if taken through the Instituto Cervantes. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme35 35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels. There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway. Must include grade 5 in Higher Level Spanish for the standard pathway. Notes: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Must include Spanish (except for applicants to the ab initio Spanish pathway). Scottish Advanced HigherA,B Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Ab initio pathway: AAB at Higher in one sitting and AB at Advanced Higher. Standard pathway: AAB at Higher in one sitting and AB at Advanced Higher, including Advanced Higher Spanish at grade B. If you meet these grade requirements but have no academic study of Spanish, the Diploma de Español (Nivel Superior - B2) may be accepted as evidence of proficiency in Spanish, if taken through the Instituto Cervantes. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,M2 Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Ab initio pathway: Three Pre-U Principal subjects at D3 D3 M2 Standard pathway: Three Pre-U Principal subjects at D3 D3 M2 including grade M2 in Spanish. If you meet these grade requirements but have no academic study of Spanish, the Diploma de Español (Nivel Superior - B2) may be accepted as evidence of proficiency in Spanish, if taken through the Instituto Cervantes. Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Not Accepted A levelA,A,B Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include Spanish at grade B (except for applicants to the ab initio Spanish pathway). T LevelNot Accepted |
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