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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Spanish course at University of Birmingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
A level grade B is required for the 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.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: R410
Here's what University of Birmingham says about its Spanish course.
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?
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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.
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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.
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Live and study in one of the most culturally mixed cities in the UK – make global connections on your course and through our student societies.
16th for Iberian Languages in the Complete University Guide 2025
Top 100 for Modern Languages in The QS World Subject Rankings 2025
Source: University of Birmingham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Department of Modern Languages
Location
Main Site | Birmingham
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Spanish language
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
First-year modules cover a broad base of the subject and are designed to introduce you to ways of studying at university. By the final year the modules you take will become more specialised and reflect the research expertise of the academic staff. More detailed module information can be found on the course page.
University of Birmingham student reviews
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1st year student
overall, the facilities are amazing and modern, especially the library and sports and fitness centre. there are only a few buildings and lecture theatres that are run-down. The first year accommodation at the Vale is excellent, I would highly recommend Student living plus- the food and flexibility i...
1 year ago
2nd year student
The Student Union is very comprehensive with its legislation. This is a blessing and a curse. They represent students well but societies have to go through reams of paperwork to do even the smallest thing on campus.
1 year ago
2nd year student
The uni life is great here. I love all the societies Iu2019m part of and thereu2019s literally something for everyone, and at a high standard.
1 year ago
2nd year student
I have to rely on my parents because student loan doesnu2019t even cover the rent. For people with parents who wonu2019t/canu2019t support them this gets difficult.
1 year ago
2nd year student
I have great support from my department. However, with the counselling service you only get 5 sessions which isnu2019t great. The Reasonable Adjustment Plans are very good.
1 year ago
2nd year student
The study spaces on campus are great. Thereu2019s options for silent, quiet or murmur level study spaces. The accommodation is pretty good and the facilities are great. Some places like the Arts building are not cared for and there is a greater focus on expansion for science based subjects.
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Birmingham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Birmingham students who took the Spanish course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
med
Academic support
92%
med
Academic support
92%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
87%
high
Organisation and management
87%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
med
How well organised is your course?
87%
high
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Birmingham. These students are taking Spanish or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Spanish | B | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Economics | A | |||||
| Geography | A* | |||||
| French | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Birmingham graduates who took Spanish - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
5%
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Birmingham graduates who took Spanish - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.6k
First year after graduation
£29.9k
Third year after graduation
£33.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Spanish.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Discussions
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