BA Spanish at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

A four-year BA covering the literatures, histories, cultures and language of the Spanish-speaking world, from early modern (Golden Age) Spain and colonial Latin America to twenty-first century Spain and contemporary Latin America. Students can begin Spanish as beginners if they do not hold an A or AS level in Spanish.

Faculty: Arts, English and Languages | Department: Spanish (School of Arts, English and Languages) | Duration: 4 years full-time (including a year abroad) | Intake: 2027/28 entry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core Spanish language modules developing written and spoken Spanish and translation from Spanish into English, alongside cultural, literary and historical modules. After stage 2 students spend an academic year working or studying in a Spanish-speaking country.

Career pathways

Spanish graduates have risen to the top in fields including media, journalism, translation, marketing, local government, the fast-stream Civil Service and a wide range of local, national and international companies. Graduates can continue to an MRes with a Spanish specialism, the MA in Translation or the MA in Arts Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: ABB including A-level Spanish (AS-level Spanish grade B is acceptable in lieu of A-level Spanish for applicants who have not studied it at A-level). Beginners option: 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 Distinction* equated to A and Distinction to B. Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H3H3 or H2H3H3H3H3 plus Higher Level H3 in Spanish (advanced option), or Ordinary Level O3 in Spanish or another modern language (beginners option). International Baccalaureate: 33 points including 6 (Spanish),5,5 at Higher Level. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 Honours degree meeting any subject requirement. All applicants need GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent; for last year's entry a minimum of five GCSE passes at C/4 or better (including English Language) was required. Access courses, BTEC Extended Diplomas, HNCs and HNDs can be considered if subject requirements are met. Applicants are not normally asked to attend interview. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall 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. International and EU Other rate; year not separately stated Source

Intake: September 2027

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

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