
Italian and Spanish BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Italian and Spanish BA (Hons)
Mastering these two Romance languages gives you access to a wealth of literary, artistic, and historical traditions from southern Europe and Latin America.
Combine two of the most highly valuable languages for careers in hospitality and tourism, cultural and heritage sectors, international relations, and more.
Why study this course?
• Gain competency in two of the world’s most renowned languages, celebrated for their literary traditions and artistic achievements.
• Experience a new approach to language learning wit...
Mastering these two Romance languages gives you access to a wealth of literary, artistic, and historical traditions from southern Europe and Latin America.<br/><br/>Combine two of the most highly valuable languages for careers in hospitality and tourism, cultural and heritage sectors, international relations, and more. <br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Gain competency in two of the world’s most renowned languages, celebrated for their literary traditions and artistic achievements.<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 Spanish and Italian, designed and delivered by expert researchers. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn in a vibrant city that is culturally, ethnically and religiously diverse. Join our language and culture-based societies to further enhance your skills and contribute to the student-led Linguist Magazine.<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/><strong>11th for Italian in the Complete University Guide by subject 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>16th for Iberian Languages in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 100 globally for Modern Languages in the QS World Subject Rankings 2025</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
RR34
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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 level
A,B,B
A level grade B is required for each 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.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |