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Course summary
Spanish is the world’s second most spoken native language and the official language of 20 countries.
Study Spanish at Scotland’s oldest university and gain the communication, cultural, and analytical skills that global employers value.
Develop advanced language ability, explore vibrant Spanish‑language cultures, and open doors to careers in journalism, government, security, marketing, and more.
Excel with St Andrews
The School of Modern Languages at St Andrews is consistently rated among the best in the UK. St Andrews is 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for Iberian languages in the Complete University Guide 2026 and the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
Supportive, small-group learning
At St Andrews, core language modules develop your Spanish language competence and confidence.
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Spanish is open to beginners and those who studied it as a main subject at school.
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Small-group tutorials allow students to work with tutors to practise speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Language tutorials typically have 10 to 14 students.
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Advanced modules in later years help all students establish a sound knowledge and use of Spanish.
Explore global Spanish-language literature and culture
You will explore global Spanish-language literature and culture alongside your language studies. Optional cultural studies modules reflect St Andrews’ contemporary and interdisciplinary approach to Spanish studies. Recent optional modules include:
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Action Heroes and Anti-Heroes in Early-Modern Spain
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Mexico in the 19th Century
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Autobiographical Writing in 20th-Century Spain
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Representations of the Urban: 20th-Century Buenos Aires
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Women and Emancipation(s) in Colombian Cinema
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Gender and Mobilities in Latin American Contemporary Literature
Integrated year abroad option and study abroad placements
You can combine your Spanish studies with time abroad to further develop linguistic skills, intercultural knowledge, and self-confidence. Options include:
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Working for a year in a Spanish-speaking country.
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A shorter period studying at a partner institution in Spain, Uruguay, Canada, or the USA.
Study Spanish with other languages or subjects
You can take Spanish as a single-subject honours degree or combine it with another subject that best reflects your academic interests and career plans.
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You can take Spanish with one or two other languages or Comparative Literature as part of a double- or triple-languages honours degree.
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Many students combine Spanish with another subject such as Economics, Geography, International Relations, or Management as part of a joint honours degree.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- EU has vacancies
- does not have vacancies
- does not have vacancies
- International has vacancies
- Scotland does not have vacancies
- Northern Ireland does not have vacancies
- Republic of Ireland has vacancies
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- R410
- Institution code:
- S36
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
A level - AAB
Subjects excluded: Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and General Studies.
Scottish Higher - AAAB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
HL(6,6,5)
The University of St Andrews uses contextual data for applicants domiciled in the UK for fees purposes to indicate which of our academic entry requirements (www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/academic-entry-explained) are most likely to be relevant. You can use the indicator (www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/indicator) on our website to tell you which category of entry requirements you will need to look at.
All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.
- SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing science, Geography, Lifeskills Mathematics (A grade), Mathematics, Physics, Psychology.
- GSCE (5 or B) in English language or English literature, and one GSCE (5 or B) from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology.
Applicants with other qualifications including other International or European qualifications should refer to our website for further information and country specific entry requirements www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry.
All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of ability to use English sufficiently well to be able to fully participate in and benefit from this course of study. The University accepts a wide range of language tests and language qualifications. Please refer to our website for further details and our current minimum English language requirements: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
A level - ABB
Subjects excluded: Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and General Studies.
Scottish Higher - AABB
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
To include minimum scores of 6,5,5 at Higher Level
The University of St Andrews uses contextual data for applicants domiciled in the UK for fees purposes to indicate which of our academic entry requirements (www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/academic-entry-explained) are most likely to be relevant. You can use the indicator (www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/indicator) on our website to tell you which category of entry requirements you will need to look at.
All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.
- SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing science, Geography, Lifeskills Mathematics (A grade), Mathematics, Physics, Psychology.
- GSCE (5 or B) in English language or English literature, and one GSCE (5 or B) from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology.
Applicants with other qualifications including other International or European qualifications should refer to our website for further information and country specific entry requirements www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry.
All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of ability to use English sufficiently well to be able to fully participate in and benefit from this course of study. The University accepts a wide range of language tests and language qualifications. Please refer to our website for further details and our current minimum English language requirements: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
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| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| EU | £30160* | Year 1 |
| International | £30160* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
EU and Overseas fees are £30,160 for entry in 2024/5. The fee for 2025/6 entry has not yet been set.
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