BA (Hons) Spanish and Linguistics at University of Westminster

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Spanish and Linguistics combines Spanish language and culture with the study of the forms, structures and varieties of language. Students develop high-level oral and written Spanish, language transfer skills and knowledge of Spanish culture.

Department: Languages | Duration: 3 years full-time, or 4 years with year abroad or placement | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Shared modules include Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture, The Spanish World and the Word, Expressions of Spanish Culture, Language in the Public Space, Multilingual e-Collaboration: Transposing Current Affairs, Understanding Culture: Hispanic Studies in Focus, a Final Year Project and Themes in Contemporary Hispanic Studies. Linguistics modules include Exploring Language, World Varieties of English, Language Structure, Meaning in Language, Child Language Acquisition and Multilingualism in Society: Theory and Practice.

Career pathways

Spanish is described as the second most desired language by employers (CBI/Pearson 2019); graduates enter graduate employment as competent linguists.

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Entry requirements

A levels CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points); T levels 96 UCAS Tariff points; International Baccalaureate 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme (IB Career-related Programme considered case by case); BTEC Extended Diploma MMM; BTEC Diploma DD; Access to HE 96 UCAS Tariff points. Combinations of these qualifications are also welcomed. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component. Applicants are ideally expected to show evidence of successful language learning, formal or informal, in the personal statement; beginners and intermediate-level students are accepted, while native-speaker-level Spanish students are directed to the BA Languages and Translation.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year (2027/28 entry). Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year (2027/28 entry). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years full-time / 5 years part-time

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