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BA | Undergraduate

Spanish

Entry year
Academic Year 2026/27
Entry requirements
ABB
Attendance
4 years (Full-time)
UCAS Code
R410

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Spanish at Queen’s introduces students to the literatures, histories, cultures and language of the Spanish-speaking world. We are proud to offer students the opportunity to learn more about Spain and Latin America and to study different periods from early modern (Golden Age) Spain and colonial Latin America to twenty-first century Spain and contemporary Latin America.

Students can start to learn Spanish as beginners if they do not have an A or AS level in Spanish.
All students follow core modules in Spanish language which enable students to develop skills in written and spoken Spanish and translation from Spanish to English. The degree takes four years to complete and includes a study abroad year which many of our students say is a highlight of their degree. All our classes are taught in small groups by a dedicated team of staff, giving students the opportunity to be part of a close-knit community, participate fully in discussions and receive detailed, personalised feedback on their work.

Excellence of research and teaching consistently recognised in league tables. In the 2024 National Student Survey, Iberian Studies was 2nd in the UK for Student experience and 4th in the UK for teaching Quality.

Spanish highlights

Global Opportunities

After stage 2, you will spend an academic year working or studying in a Spanish-speaking country. Students have the possibility of acquiring valuable professional experience by teaching in a school, undertaking a work placement, or doing voluntary work; they may also elect to study at a Spanish university. Queen's University Belfast is committed to providing a range of international opportunities to its students during their degree programme.

Industry Links

Graduates in Spanish have risen to the top in a number of fields, including media, print journalism, translating, marketing, local government, fast-stream Civil Service, and a very wide range of local, national and international companies.

World Class Facilities

Queen’s Library has an outstanding collection of resources relating to Spain and Latin America. The Language Centre has state-of-the-art facilities for language learning, and the IT provision more generally is excellent.

Internationally Renowned Experts

Spanish at QUB has world leading experts in Spanish and Latin American literatures and cultures. Thanks to the breadth of staff expertise we are able to offer students the opportunity to study countries across the Spanish speaking world and different time periods. Research in Languages at Queen’s was ranked 3rd in the UK in REF 2014 for Research Intensity and 5th for Grade Point Average.

Student Experience

Students run a lively Spanish and Portuguese Society, and staff offer support through a personal tutoring system, skills development programme and a structured framework for feedback.
• Spanish and Portuguese Society: Students can get involved in a vibrant student network that organizes activities throughout the year (e.g. tapas nights, language intercambios) and includes many ERASMUS students at Queen’s as well.

Further Study Opportunities

Students can continue to study for an MRes with a specialism in Spanish, which will be tailored to a student’s particular interests, and will involve a combination of guided study and independent research. The MRes allows students to explore their chosen topic in depth and provides an ideal preparation for careers which require research skills or for continuing postgraduate study. Other PG courses of possible interest for graduates of Spanish include the MA in Arts Management and the MA in Translation
http://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught/arts-humanities-mres/

Student Experience

In the 2024 National Student Survey, Iberian Studies was 2nd in the UK for Student experience and 4th in the UK for teaching Quality. 98% of students said that staff are good at explaining things. 92% said that the course developed knowledge and skills needed for the future.
https://discoveruni.gov.uk

Industry Links

QUB Languages and Careers Festival
https://www.youtube.com/live/BSeWzcAiLpo

Student Testimonials

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