BA (Hons) Business Management and Spanish at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Boost your career potential with a degree that blends business management with Spanish. You’ll develop the global awareness, communication skills and international outlook employers want. Our BA (Hons) Business Management and Spanish programme has been developed in collaboration with employers to equip you with the knowledge, practical experience and leadership skills needed to succeed in the modern world.

What you will study

This course combines academic theory, practical learning and strong industry engagement to ensure you graduate with confidence and a clear sense of direction. It places language learning within the wider context of Spanish studies including culture, society, literature, film and history. Year 1 core: Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture, Spanish Language and the Hispanic World, Spanish Fast Track 1, Spanish Fast Track 2, Customer Experience Innovation, Introduction to Global Citizenship. Year 2 core: Managing and Leading High Performing Teams, Operational Excellence: Diagnostic and Analytical Tools, Spanish Language in Cultural Contexts, Spanish Language in Professional Contexts. Year 3 core: Period of Residence Abroad (Spanish/French). Year 4 core: Applied Strategic Management, International Strategic Organisation, Spanish Language and Sustainable Futures, Spanish Language and the Graduate World.

Career pathways

A language and business management focused degree allows you to learn many transferable skills that can be used in a multitude of jobs, teaching, translation and interpreting are popular pathways. Languages graduates are also sought after in many different industries, with recent graduates being offered positions in a variety of different sectors both in the UK and abroad.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level Spanish at Grade C or above, or accepted equivalent, is required for all applicants. Applicants without A level Spanish should contact the University to discuss options. GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM. T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer. IB Diploma - Pass with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including H5 in Spanish. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. and GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics. IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS tariff points from three Higher Level subjects including H5 in Spanish. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time, with study abroad

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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