Spanish and Portuguese BA (Hons)

Studying Spanish and Portuguese at Birmingham offers you a gateway to understanding two diverse and dynamic cultures.<br/><br/>Equip yourself to communicate throughout vast regions of Europe, Latin America, and Africa.<br/><br/><br/>* Why study this course?*<br/><br/><br/>• Spanish, spoken by over 500 million people, is a key global language in international business, diplomacy, and cultural exchange. Portuguese, the official language of Brazil, Portugal, and several African nations, connects you to rapidly growing markets and a wide array of cultural landscapes. Combine these two languages to enhance your global communication skills.<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 Portuguese and Spanish, 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>16th for Iberian Languages in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 100 for Modern Languages in the QS World Subject Rankings 2025</strong>