French and Spanish Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Studying BA (Hons) French and Spanish will help you become a confident, highly skilled communicator in two of the world’s most influential languages. French is spoken by over 220 million people globally and serves as one of the six official languages of the United Nations, while Spanish is used widely across Europe, Latin America and beyond. Together, these languages open doors to global opportunities in travel, culture, diplomacy and international work.

On this degree, you’ll join a vibrant multicultural learning community, working closely with academics, international students and exchange students who help bring both languages to life in authentic, everyday contexts.

Your lecturers include nationally and internationally recognised experts with experience in fields such as interpreting, translation, teaching and global consultancy. Their knowledge, combined with the university’s strong cultural and industry connections, will support you in exploring language in meaningful, real‑world contexts.

A major highlight of the course is the opportunity to spend time abroad, immersing yourself in the languages and cultures of France and Spain\*. Whether through study, work or teaching placements, students often return with new friends, unforgettable experiences and increased confidence in their independence, linguistic abilities and intercultural skills.

This degree is ideal if you are passionate about languages, eager to explore different cultures and motivated to shape a global, internationally focused career.

*\*Period of residence abroad will take place in either a French-speaking or Spanish-speaking country and will be subject to any international travel restrictions and/or availability.*

Features and Benefits

* Broaden your horizons - You’ll spend your third year abroad in France and Spain, allowing you to develop your language skills and immerse yourself in the culture.

* Enhance your employability - Internships, volunteering and Rise at Manchester Met allow you to learn career-ready skills beyond the focus of your course.

* Prepare for your career - We coach practical skills for work including communication skills, presentation skills, essay and report writing, summary skills, interview and questionnaire techniques, and digital literacy skills.

* Language expertise - The majority of our academic, research and support staff are native speakers of French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese. We also have connections with language groups across Manchester to ensure you can converse in your chosen language.

* Interesting research specialisms - The Film, Languages and Media in Education (FLAME) pioneering research group is dedicated to the development of research and knowledge exchange and is run by academic staff in the school.