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University of Surrey
Guildford
GU2 7XH
English Literature and Spanish
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Sandwich
- September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Stag Hill
Course summary
Why choose this course
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Our focus is on your employability, preparing you for careers in journalism, consultancy, publishing, diplomacy, marketing, media, international finance, communications, translation, education, and copywriting.
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Get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements and study abroad opportunities at Surrey, with opportunities at companies such as EDF, Volkswagen, Macmillan, Disney and with our partner universities across the globe.
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Our English and Spanish degree is a course for the digital age, in which you'll develop 'future-proof' skills that are highly valued by employers, such as applied creativity, problem solving and emotional intelligence.
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You’ll study English modules which balance traditional texts with modules on Writing Gaming, Queer Ecologies, Monsters, Mystics, and Demons, and The Gothic Imagination'.
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The Language modules combine immersive teaching in the target language with practical skills for the academic and professional worlds. If you don’t have an A-level or equivalent in Spanish, you can start your degree as a beginner and work towards near-native fluency when you graduate.
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Our English Literature and Spanish degree is renowned for excellent pastoral care with small class sizes, sector-leading staff-student ratio and an individualised approach, with Spanish at Surrey ranked 1st in the UK in the National Student Survey 2024'.
What you will study
The English Literature part of this course covers a range of literary periods, authors, genres and theories. You’ll analyse classic works, as well as innovative texts and genres, such as travel writing, nineteenth-century theatre and fiction, science-fiction, and contemporary global literatures.
The Modern Foreign Language side of this course will improve your practical language skills and allow you to gain a strong understanding of how languages work.
Whilst three years of the English Literature and Spanish degree is based in the UK, the course includes a Professional Training placement abroad, giving you the choice between work, study, or a combination of the two.
Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Stag Hill
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years
Start dates
- September 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- QR3K
- Institution code:
- S85
- Campus name:
- Stag Hill
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
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:
- QR3K
- Institution code:
- S85
- Campus name:
- Stag Hill
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via international@surrey.ac.uk
Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK:
To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies
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Entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelBBB
Overall: BBB. Alternatively, ABC with grades of AB in the required subjects.
Required subjects: Spanish and either English Language or English Literature.
If you do not have Spanish at the required level but you have achieved GCSE grade 7 (A) in a modern language OR you expect to achieve at least A-level grade B in a modern language, we can consider offering you a place in the Spanish ab initio group. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study of the language during the first year of the programme. Please be aware: English language would not be treated as a modern language.
Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Required subjects: Spanish and either English Language or English Literature.
If you do not have Spanish at the required level but you have achieved GCSE grade 7 (A) in a modern language OR you expect to achieve at least A-level grade B in a modern language, we can consider offering you a place in the Spanish ab initio group. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study of the language during the first year of the programme. Please be aware: English language would not be treated as a modern language.
Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM
Overall:
DDM
Required subjects:
Please contact us to discuss suitability.
DDM
Required subjects:
Please contact us to discuss suitability.
Access to HE DiplomaD: 27 credits
M: 18 credits
Overall:
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit.
Required subjects:
Please contact us to discuss suitability.
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit.
Required subjects:
Please contact us to discuss suitability.
Scottish HigherABBBB
Overall:
ABBBB
Required subjects:
Spanish and English Language or Literature.
Please contact us if you do not have Spanish at the required level but you are interested in studying Spanish ab initio. This will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
ABBBB
Required subjects:
Spanish and English Language or Literature.
Please contact us if you do not have Spanish at the required level but you are interested in studying Spanish ab initio. This will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Scottish Advanced HigherBBB
Overall:
BBB. Alternatively, ABC with grades of AB in the required subjects.
Required subjects: Spanish and either English Language or English Literature.
If you do not have Spanish at the required level but you have achieved GCSE grade A* in a modern language OR you expect to achieve at least A-level grade B in a modern language, we can consider offering you a place in the Spanish ab initio group. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study of the language during the first year of the programme. Please be aware: English language would not be treated as a modern language.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
BBB. Alternatively, ABC with grades of AB in the required subjects.
Required subjects: Spanish and either English Language or English Literature.
If you do not have Spanish at the required level but you have achieved GCSE grade A* in a modern language OR you expect to achieve at least A-level grade B in a modern language, we can consider offering you a place in the Spanish ab initio group. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study of the language during the first year of the programme. Please be aware: English language would not be treated as a modern language.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 points
Overall:
32
Required subjects:
English Language/ Literature HL5/SL6. Spanish HL5/SL6, unless you wish to be considered for Spanish ab initio.
Please contact us if you do not have Spanish at the required level but you are interested in studying Spanish ab initio. This will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme.
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Required subjects:
English Language/ Literature HL5/SL6. Spanish HL5/SL6, unless you wish to be considered for Spanish ab initio.
Please contact us if you do not have Spanish at the required level but you are interested in studying Spanish ab initio. This will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall:
Pass overall with BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels.
Required subjects:
A-level Spanish and either English Literature or English Language.
Please contact us if you do not have Spanish at the required level but you are interested in studying Spanish ab initio. This will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme.
Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element.
GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level dropdown for the required GCSE levels.
Pass overall with BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels.
Required subjects:
A-level Spanish and either English Literature or English Language.
Please contact us if you do not have Spanish at the required level but you are interested in studying Spanish ab initio. This will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme.
Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element.
GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level dropdown for the required GCSE levels.
Extended ProjectA
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.
Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).
Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.
We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy
Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element. |
View the other English language qualifications that we accept:https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements
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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2026/27:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2026-entry
Sponsorship information
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
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