BA (Hons) in Spanish Studies with Italian, Lancaster University

Lancaster,

48 Months

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About this course

Spanish Studies with Italian is offered by the School of Global Affairs and includes an International Placement Year in the third year. This programme helps you develop high-level language skills and gain a deep understanding of the historical, cultural, social, and political backgrounds of Hispanic countries worldwide, within a global context. The course introduces Italian culture and society in the first year and allows you to deepen this knowledge over the second and third years. It features intensive language modules for both Spanish and Italian, alongside cultural and societal studies, with opportunities for year abroad placements or work placements. The final year focuses on consolidating language proficiency and exploring specialist culture and comparative courses, culminating in a dissertation.

Why this course is highly recommended

This course is highly regarded, as indicated by its top university rankings for Iberian Languages, French, and Italian. It offers a comprehensive study of Spanish and Italian with an emphasis on cultural understanding and language proficiency. The inclusion of an International Placement Year, where students can study or work abroad, provides valuable real-world experience and intercultural skills that are attractive to employers. Support for students throughout their year abroad and a broad range of optional modules make it suitable for those interested in careers across languages, culture, and international business.

Specialisation

This degree specialises in both Spanish and Italian languages and cultures, offering intensive language modules at beginner and advanced levels. Students explore cultural, social, and political aspects of Hispanic and Italian societies, with the chance to spend a year abroad in Spanish-speaking countries and study Italian culture. The course encourages intercultural sensitivity and prepares students for various careers by developing both linguistic and cultural expertise.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

26.07L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Applicants need ABB in A levels, including Spanish. Other acceptable qualifications include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 at Merit in the Access to HE Diploma, and 32 IB points with 16 from the best three HL subjects including 6 in Spanish HL. For BTEC, a DDM grade is accepted alongside B in Spanish A level. The course also requires an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component. Specific language proficiency levels are also stipulated, excluding Level B2 or above speakers of Spanish or Italian.

English language test

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

PTE

DUOLINGO

Career prospects

Graduates of this programme find work in various fields such as accountancy, IT, e-commerce, business development, community engagement, civil service, events management, finance, journalism, and publishing. Many continue postgraduate studies, especially in translation and languages and cultures, which open further career opportunities. The degree equips students with interpersonal, intercultural, and transferable skills highly valued by employers worldwide.

FAQs

Is a year abroad compulsory?

Yes, spending a year abroad in a Spanish-speaking country is a compulsory and assessed part of the course for students studying Spanish.

Can I study more than two languages?

The course supports studying up to three languages; however, studying a language from beginners level is limited to one language, and the optional modules will focus on higher-level languages and other subjects.