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Youll gain unique knowledge and a skillset highly valued in a wide range of fields, such as international relations, diplomacy, global business and media.
Why study this course?
• Gain valuable communicative skills in two of the most spoken languages in the world.
• Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural sig...
Studying French and Spanish offers a powerful combination of academic, professional, and cultural benefits.<br/><br/>Youll gain unique knowledge and a skillset highly valued in a wide range of fields, such as international relations, diplomacy, global business and media.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Gain valuable communicative skills in two of the most spoken languages in the world.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance in French and Spanish, designed and delivered by expert researchers.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enjoy focused academic contact - we pride ourselves on competitive contact hours. These take place in small groups, encouraging active language learning through engagement with cultural material. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Join our language and culture-based societies to further enhance your skills - contribute to the student-led Linguist Magazine.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>16th for Iberian Languages in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 15 in the UK for French in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 100 globally for Modern Languages in the QS World Subject Rankings 2025</strong>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
RR14
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
32
6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options.
DDM
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level, including the required subject/s mentioned above.
A,B,B
A level grade B is required for the advanced language you wish to study. It is also possible to study two beginner (including post-GCSE) languages without taking an advanced language, as long as one of your beginner languages is French or Spanish.
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |