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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: RR34

Spanish and Italian

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) Spanish and Italian at University of Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Spanish Language Fundamentals
Italian Language Fundamentals
Hispanic Literature and Culture
Italian Literature and Culture
Advanced Spanish Communication Skills
Advanced Italian Communication Skills
Contemporary European Language Studies
Independent Language Research Project
UCAS Code:RR34
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

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.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

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.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56.5
PTE Academic67————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. £9,790 per year for domestic (UK) students for 2026/27 If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of s

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,500£30,000
3 years£22,500£26,500£33,000
5 years£27,500£34,000£45,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 31% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Spanish and Italian as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#11UK Ranking
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