BA (Hons) in Spanish Studies and English Literature, Lancaster University

Lancaster,

48 Months

Check Eligibility

About this course

Lancaster’s joint Spanish Studies and English Literature degree offers a rich blend of language skills and literary analysis. Taught by the School of Global Affairs and the Department of English and Creative Writing, the course includes an international placement in year 3. It provides high-level Spanish language proficiency along with a thorough understanding of Hispanic cultural, social, and political backgrounds globally. In English Literature, students explore a wide range of authors, genres, periods, and critical approaches. The curriculum starts with language and cultural modules in the first year, advances to in-depth cultural and political studies of the Spanish-speaking world in the second year, and emphasizes practical language use during an abroad year. The final year consolidates language skills and focuses on specialist cultural and literary modules. The course encourages intercultural understanding and prepares students for diverse careers.

Why this course is highly recommended

Lancaster’s reputation extends to being highly ranked in Iberian Languages, French, and Italian, reflecting strength in language programmes. The course’s unique combination of language mastery and literary analysis opens diverse career paths in publishing, media, teaching, translation, and international relations. The year abroad significantly boosts language fluency and intercultural understanding. The course’s strong academic faculty, combined with practical experiences such as placements and cultural modules, makes it especially attractive for students seeking a well-rounded and career-oriented degree. Also, the program’s focus on contemporary and global issues ensures relevance for today’s job market.

Specialisation

This degree combines Spanish Studies with English Literature, allowing students to develop advanced language skills and critical literary understanding. The programme also integrates international experiences through a mandatory third-year abroad, either at a partner university or via work placement, enhancing intercultural sensitivity and language proficiency. Students can choose specialized modules focusing on contemporary culture, history, and media in the Spanish-speaking world, alongside a broad spectrum of English Literature topics, from Romanticism to modern and contemporary writing, media, and cultural theory.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

26.07L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Applicants should have AAB at A level, including A level Spanish. Students studying from beginners' levels are expected to have AS grade B or GCSE grade 7/A in a foreign language or similar. Other qualifications like the IB with 35 points overall, or BTEC DDD alongside appropriate language evidence, are accepted. The course also requires an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component for English language proficiency.

English language test

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

PTE

DUOLINGO

Career prospects

Graduates from this joint degree have gone into diverse fields such as publishing, journalism, librarianship, media, IT, business development, civil service, events management, finance, research, and translation, both in the UK and abroad. Many pursue postgraduate studies in translation, languages, and cultures or English Literary Studies. The skills developed—intercultural communication, analytical thinking, language proficiency—are highly valued across sectors including education, cultural industries, and international organizations.

FAQs

Can I study Spanish from beginners' level?

Yes, students with little or no prior Spanish knowledge can study from beginners' level, with intensive language modules designed to develop proficiency quickly.

Is a year abroad compulsory?

Yes, the international placement in year 3 is compulsory for Spanish Studies students, either through study at a partner university or a work placement abroad.