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BA History and Spanish at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This four-year joint honours BA combines History with Spanish language and the literatures, histories and cultures of Spain and Latin America, from Golden Age Spain and colonial Latin America to the present. Students can start Spanish as beginners. After stage 2 students spend an academic year working or studying in a Spanish-speaking country, typically 8 months as a school assistant, on a paid placement, at a Spanish university or in voluntary work.

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

What you will study

Core modules include Exploring History 1 and 2 and Spanish 1 (or Spanish for Beginners); options include Introduction to Iberian Studies, Introduction to Latin American Studies, Revolutions and The Long Road to Black Lives Matter.

Career pathways

The degree combines language immersion with the study of change over time; graduates can progress to the MRes, MA History, MA Arts Management or MA Translation.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer ABB at A-level including A-level Spanish (AS-level Spanish grade B is acceptable in lieu of A-level Spanish for applicants who have not studied A-level Spanish). Beginners Spanish route: ABB plus GCSE Spanish grade B/6 or GCSE grade B/6 in another modern language (not English Language); not available to those who have studied A-level or AS-level Spanish. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate is accepted, with a Distinction* equated to A and a Distinction to B. Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 with Higher Level H3 in Spanish (advanced) or Ordinary Level O3 in Spanish or another modern language (beginners). International Baccalaureate: 33 points overall including 6 in Spanish, 5, 5 at Higher Level. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 Honours degree provided the subject requirement is met. All applicants need GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent; applicants must have or be able to achieve at least 5 GCSE passes at grade C/4 or better including English Language. Access applicants need an overall average of 70% in Level 3 modules. Applicants are not normally interviewed. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or an equivalent qualification.

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 rate Source

Intake: September 2027

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

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