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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: RT42
Spanish and Japanese
University of ManchesterManchester, England
4 yearsDuration
£27,800Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Spanish and Japanese at University of Manchester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BA Spanish and Japanese joint honours degree will give you excellent proficiency in writing, speaking and understanding both languages. Language study offers much more than just language fluency. You'll explore diverse aspects of the culture, society, history, politics and literature of the countries in which Spanish and Japanese are spoken, helping you to develop intercultural awareness and communication skills - both highly valued by employers. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Diverse aspects of the culture
Society
History
Politics and literature of the countries in which Spanish and Japanese are spoken
UCAS Code:RT42
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB ABB including Spanish and/or Japanese. You will be placed in the Advanced stream for your post A Level language(s) with a requirement of grade B or above and the Beginners stream if you have not studied the language before. Only one language can be studied at Beginners level. This course is designed for students whose level of Japanese at entry ranges from complete beginner to approximately A Level standard. It is not suitable for students whose first language is Japanese. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: BBC including Spanish and/or Japanese. You will be placed in the Advanced stream for your post A Level language(s) with a requirement of grade B or above and the Beginners stream if you have not studied the language before. Only one language can be studied at Beginners level. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 points overall, with 6,6,5 at higher level including Spanish or Japanese. Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£27,800
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£111,200
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Manchester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £27,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £26,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £34,000 | £40,500 |
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
67%Working
10%Studying
8%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
77%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
72%Learning resources
91%Student voice
68%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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