A levels, AAB
Access to Higher Education Diploma, Obtain Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher
BTEC National Extended Diploma, DDD
Cambridge Pre-U, D3, D3, M2
European Baccalaureate, 80% overall average
International Baccalaureate, 35 points
International foundation programme, Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative.
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS (Academic and Indicator), 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component
Duolingo, 110 overall, with a minimum of 100 in each component
GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language), Grade C
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT, B2 Communicator High Pass with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic, 61, with a minimum of 55 in each component
TOEFL, 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component
Trinity ISE III, Merit in all components
Study a language with an amazing global reach of over 400 million speakers. Combine the study of Spanish with investigations into the nature of language itself.
You'll be taught the language component of the course in Spanish, so you'll become confident using Spanish as a means of communication, and for critical thinking. You'll gain an understanding of Spanish culture and society which will underpin your abilities as a high-level communicator.
Your communication skills will be complemented by studying linguistics. This will enable you to understand and interpret language, and to learn the science behind how we communicate. You’ll engage with the study of language on a conceptual level as well as the detailed level of raw linguistic data. The course has flexibility in terms of how much Spanish and linguistics content you study. Your knowledge and understanding of how a language works, and how it is used, will give you a solid foundation for many careers.
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Year 1
If you have studied Spanish to A level: you'll take two Spanish modules and four linguistics modules.
If you are taking Spanish ab initio (from scratch): you'll take three Spanish modules and three linguistics modules.
Language
You'll take core modules in Spanish. These modules focus on developing your fluency, accuracy and communication expertise.
Spanish Language and Society I
Spanish Grammar
Ab initio Spanish
If you are taking Spanish ab initio, you'll take three Spanish modules and three linguistics modules.
Ab Initio Spanish Language Skills
Ab Initio Spanish Language and Society
Ab Initio Spanish Grammar
Linguistics
You'll take a selection of linguistics modules depending on your background in Spanish. Examples may include:
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
Introduction to Syntax
Introduction to Sociolinguistics
Introduction to Semantics
Year 2
Language
You'll study a compulsory language module in Spanish.
Spanish Language and Society II
You will choose another module in Spanish, examples of which may include:
Historical Memory in the Spanish-speaking World
Spanish & Latin American Culture Through Film
Your studies will focus on issues of culture and society in the Spanish-speaking world. You will develop skills in critical analysis of sources and communicate your findings using Spanish in different registers. You'll tackle questions such as:
Why is the Spanish Civil War still a difficult topic in Spain?
What is the relationship between the human rights movement and democratisation in Latin America?
Linguistics
You'll study a core linguistics module.
Introduction to Language Acquisition
You'll study an option module, examples of which may include:
Intermediate Phonetics and Phonology
Intermediate Syntax
Year 3
Language option modules
You will take a selection of option modules, examples of which may include:
Translation: Methodology and Practice (Spanish)
Spanish & Latin American Culture Through Film
Latinos in the USA
Spanish Language and Society III
Independent Study in Spanish
Most linguistics modules require you to have taken certain modules in your first and second year. In some of these, you can choose to focus on a language of your choice.
Linguistics modules
You will take a selection of option modules, examples of which may include:
Forensic Phonetics
Advanced Topics in Phonetics and Phonology
Bilingualism
Language as Action
Multimodality: Language and the Body
Psycholinguistics
Advanced Topics in Psycholinguistics
Neurolinguistics: Language and the Brain
Forensic Linguistics
Psycholinguistic Approaches to Second Language Acquisition
Applied Phonological Theory: Clinical Data in English
The Structure of a Language: Modern Hebrew
English Place-names across Time and Space
Teaching English as a Foreign Language II
Marketing and communications
Publishing
Broadcasting and journalism
Local government and public service
Business, finance and accountancy
Teaching
Translation and interpreting
IT and software development
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
