Study Spanish and Portuguese - BA (Hons) at University of Birmingham in the UK, Department of Modern Languages

About this course

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What will I learn?

Studying Spanish and Portuguese at Birmingham offers you a gateway to understanding two diverse and dynamic cultures. Equip yourself to communicate throughout vast regions of Europe, Latin America, and Africa. 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. 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. 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. 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. You’ll be assessed in different ways to suit each module. At the start of a module, you’ll be told how and when you’ll be assessed. Methods will vary but may include coursework (e.g., essays), group or individual presentations and projects, exams, reports or computer-based assignments.

Which department am I in?

Department of Modern Languages

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

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Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Site

Academic and Student Division,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are expected to have ABB at A Level, including a grade B in the advanced language they wish to study. It is also possible to study two beginner (including post-GCSE) languages without taking an advanced language. General Studies is accepted. For the International Baccalaureate, candidates must achieve 32 points overall with 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects, including a Higher Level or equivalent qualification in the modern language intended for study. For BTEC qualifications, the following are accepted: BTEC Extended Diploma with DDM plus a B at A Level in the required subject(s); BTEC Diploma with DD plus a B at A Level in the required subject(s); and BTEC Subsidiary Diploma with D plus AB at A Level, including the required subject(s). Applicants who are not currently studying the required language at A Level may also be considered if they hold an independent language diploma at B2 level. Accepted diplomas include DELF-B2 (French), DELE-B2 (Spanish), Goethe-Zertifikat-B2 (German), DILI-B2 (Italian), and TRKI 2nd Certificate (Russian), all of which align with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). These diplomas must be taken in addition to three A Levels or equivalent qualifications.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.