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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: R410

Spanish

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) Spanish 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. At Birmingham, language learning goes beyond the classroom - dive into Spanish film, history, art, and politics. Study one of the most highly valuable languages for careers in hospitality and tourism, cultural and heritage sectors, international relations, and more. Why study this course? - Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance in Spanish, designed and delivered by expert researchers. 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
Hispanic Literature and Culture
Contemporary Spanish Cinema
Spanish History and Society
Advanced Grammar and Syntax
Cultural Politics of Spain and Latin America
Spanish for Professional Communication
Dissertation in Hispanic Studies
UCAS Code:R410
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

A level grade B is required for the advanced language you wish to study.

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.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
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

Personal, Academic and Professional Development in Modern Languages 20 Introduction to Hispanic Cultures 20 Spanish Language 1 (Advanced) 20 Two of the following three modules will be offered each year and students must take both modules (Parts A and B must be taken together). Module title Credits Spanish Language 2 (Advanced) 20 Students must take TWO modules offered by Spanish each year. English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a

📊 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: £28,000 — 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
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 21% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£28,000

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04-04 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-level average

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
68%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
80%
Organisation and management
77%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
53%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Enhanced Chamberlain Award

University of Birmingham · Undergraduate

£3,500scholarship value
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About University of Birmingham

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

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
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