Course contact details
Admissions and Access Service
Email:admissions@qub.ac.uk
Phone:028 9097 3838
Queen's University Belfast
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Belfast
BT7 1NN
Spanish
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 15 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Queen’s University Belfast
Course summary
Spoken by almost 500 million people worldwide, in over 20 countries, Spanish is the world’s second most widely spoken language, spanning every continent across the globe. Spanish is a vibrant and growing subject and as such it is a major vehicle for international commerce and trade, as well as the doorway into a variety of rich and fascinating cultures. Degrees on offer analyse a wide variety of literary, historical, social, cultural and linguistic aspects of Spanish-speaking countries across the globe.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- Q75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelABB
Post A-level Spanish
ABB including A-level Spanish.
Note: for applicants who have not studied A-level Spanish then AS-level Spanish grade B would be acceptable in lieu of A-level Spanish.
Beginners Spanish
ABB + GCSE Spanish grade B/6 or GCSE grade B/6 in another modern language (not GCSE English Language).
Note: If the language is studied at a higher level then the grade required at that level must be achieved. The Beginners' option is not available to those who have studied A-level or AS-level Spanish.
A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
ABB including A-level Spanish.
Note: for applicants who have not studied A-level Spanish then AS-level Spanish grade B would be acceptable in lieu of A-level Spanish.
Beginners Spanish
ABB + GCSE Spanish grade B/6 or GCSE grade B/6 in another modern language (not GCSE English Language).
Note: If the language is studied at a higher level then the grade required at that level must be achieved. The Beginners' option is not available to those who have studied A-level or AS-level Spanish.
A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherABBBB
Including grade B in Spanish.
Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two.
Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two.
Access to HE DiplomaNot accepted
Scottish Advanced HigherABB
Including grade B in Spanish.
Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two.
Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 33
Successful completion of IBD with 33 points overall including 6(Spanish),5,5 at Higher Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3H3H3H3H3H3-H2H3H3H3H3
See below regarding language requirements.
Advanced option is available in Spanish.
Applicants should have Higher Level grade H3 in Spanish.
Beginners option is available in Spanish.
Applicants should have Ordinary Level grade O3 in Spanish or Ordinary Level grade O3 in another modern language (not English).
Note: If the language is studied at a higher level then the grade required at that level must be achieved.
Advanced option is available in Spanish.
Applicants should have Higher Level grade H3 in Spanish.
Beginners option is available in Spanish.
Applicants should have Ordinary Level grade O3 in Spanish or Ordinary Level grade O3 in another modern language (not English).
Note: If the language is studied at a higher level then the grade required at that level must be achieved.
Applicants who have not taken Spanish beyond GCSE level may be eligible for the Beginners pathway, where evidence of linguistic ability is required, typically GCSE grade B in Spanish or, if not taken, grade B in a Modern European language.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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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Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Channel Islands | £9535* | |
| Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland | £4985* | |
| EU & International | £22400* |
* 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
The tuition fees quoted above are the 2026/27 fees and will be updated when the new fees are known. In addition, all tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase in each year of the course. Fees quoted relate to a single year of study unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Further information on Fees and Funding can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Feesandfinance/.
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