BA Anthropology and Spanish at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

This joint honours BA combines anthropology with Spanish language and the literatures, histories and cultures of Spain and Latin America. Students may start Spanish as beginners.

Faculty: School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | Department: Anthropology and Spanish | Duration: 4 years full-time (including a year abroad) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core Spanish language modules develop written and spoken Spanish and translation into English, alongside study of Spanish and Latin American texts from early modern Spain and colonial Latin America to the present, including visual cultures, history, poetry, theatre, migration and gender. After stage 2 students spend an academic year working or studying in a Spanish-speaking country, where they can carry out anthropological fieldwork for the final-year dissertation.

Career pathways

Spanish graduates have entered media, print journalism, translating, marketing, local government and the fast-stream Civil Service; anthropology students develop project management and research skills through fieldwork, often with NGOs.

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Entry requirements

Post A-level Spanish: ABB including A-level Spanish (AS-level Spanish grade B acceptable in lieu). Beginners Spanish: ABB plus GCSE Spanish grade B/6 or GCSE B/6 in another modern language (not English Language); not available to those who have studied Spanish at A or AS level. At most one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate counts. Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 with Higher Level H3 in Spanish (advanced) or Ordinary Level O3 in Spanish or another modern language (beginners). IB Diploma: 33 points including 6 in Spanish and 5,5 at Higher Level. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 honours degree, provided the subject requirement is met. Access/Foundation: individual consideration, average 70% in Level 3 modules plus the Spanish requirement. BTEC Extended Diplomas, HNC and HND considered if Spanish requirements are met. Selection is on the UCAS form; applicants are not normally interviewed. HNC: 2 Distinctions and remainder Merits. GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent required; a minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade C/4 or better is expected. Irish Leaving Certificate applicants need at least 5 Junior Certificate grades C/Merit. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time (including a year abroad)

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