BA (Hons) French and Spanish at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Studying BA (Hons) French and Spanish will help you become a confident, highly skilled communicator in two of the world’s most influential languages. French is spoken by over 220 million people globally and serves as one of the six official languages of the United Nations, while Spanish is used widely across Europe, Latin America and beyond. Together, these languages open doors to global opportunities in travel, culture, diplomacy and international work.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of English | Duration: 4 years full-time, with a period of residence abroad year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course places language learning within the wider context of French and Spanish studies including culture, society, literature, film and history. Language modules emphasise communicating effectively and developing transferable skills such as translating, interpreting and interview techniques, with practical language classes embracing speaking, listening, reading and writing. Year 1 core: French Fast Track 1, French Fast Track 2, Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture, Spanish Language and the Hispanic World, French Language and Francophone Culture, French Language and the Francophone World, Spanish Fast Track 1, Spanish Fast Track 2. Year 2 core: French Language in Cultural Contexts, French Language in Professional Contexts, Spanish Language in Cultural Contexts, Spanish Language in Professional Contexts. Year 3 core: Period of Residence Abroad (Spanish/French). Year 4 core: French Language and Sustainable Futures, French Language and the Graduate World, Spanish Language and Sustainable Futures, Spanish Language and the Graduate World.

Career pathways

A languages focussed degree allows you to learn many transferable skills that can be used in a multitude of jobs. Teaching, translation and interpreting are popular pathways, but 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

104-112 UCAS Tariff points. A Level Grade C or above in French or Spanish. A Level Grade C or above in the other language if studied. Second language may also be studied at beginner level. 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 French or 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. IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS tariff points from three Higher Level subjects including H5 in French or 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. 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 a period of residence abroad year

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

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