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Admissions
Email:admissions@surrey.ac.uk
Phone:+44(0)1483 682222
University of Surrey
Guildford
GU2 7XH
Modern Languages (French and Spanish)
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Stag Hill
Course summary
Why choose this course
Studying a bachelor's degree in French and Spanish at Surrey offers immersive teaching in both languages, to develop fluency fast.
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Get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements and study abroad opportunities, with companies such as EDF and Macmillan, and with our partner universities across the globe.
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You'll have the option of practical module choices including Languages for the Professional World and Introduction to TEFL.
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Our French 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 problem-solving, communications and intercultural awareness.
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If you don’t have an A-level or equivalent in one of the languages, you’ll have the opportunity to take it as a beginner.
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We are renowned for excellent pastoral care with small class sizes, sector-leading staff-student ratio and an individualised approach.
We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.
What you will study
Our BA (Hons) Modern Languages (French and Spanish) course will improve your practical language skills and allow you to gain a strong understanding of how languages work.
You’ll have the opportunity to take translation modules in the second and final year of your course. You’ll also learn about the cultures and societies of the countries where your chosen languages are spoken in interactive modules taught in the target language.
Whilst three years of your years studying your modern languages 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
Course 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.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Stag Hill
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- RR14
- Institution code:
- S85
- Campus name:
- Stag Hill
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Surrey has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- RR14
- Institution code:
- S85
- Campus name:
- Stag Hill
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBB
Overall:
BBB. Alternatively, ABC with grades of AB in the required subjects.
Required subjects:
Grade B in French and Spanish.
Applicants with one of these languages at the required grade at A-level can be considered if they would like to study the second language ab initio. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme.
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.
BBB. Alternatively, ABC with grades of AB in the required subjects.
Required subjects:
Grade B in French and Spanish.
Applicants with one of these languages at the required grade at A-level can be considered if they would like to study the second language ab initio. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme.
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.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherABBBB
Overall:
ABBBB
Required subjects:
French and Spanish.
Applicants with one of these languages at the required grade can be considered if they would like to study the second language ab initio. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
ABBBB
Required subjects:
French and Spanish.
Applicants with one of these languages at the required grade can be considered if they would like to study the second language ab initio. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 27 Merit: 18
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.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).
Scottish Advanced HigherBBB
Overall:
BBB
Required subjects:
Grade B in French and Spanish.
Applicants with one of these languages at the required grade can be considered if they would like to study the second language ab initio. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
BBB
Required subjects:
Grade B in French and Spanish.
Applicants with one of these languages at the required grade can be considered if they would like to study the second language ab initio. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C
Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 32
Overall:
32
Required subjects:
HL5/SL6 in French and Spanish.
Applicants with one of these languages at the required grade can be considered if they would like to study the second language ab initio. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Maths (either route) HL4/SL4.
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Required subjects:
HL5/SL6 in French and Spanish.
Applicants with one of these languages at the required grade can be considered if they would like to study the second language ab initio. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Maths (either route) HL4/SL4.
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 French and Spanish.
Applicants with one of these languages at the required grade can be considered if they would like to study the second language ab initio. Ab initio study 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 drop down 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 French and Spanish.
Applicants with one of these languages at the required grade can be considered if they would like to study the second language ab initio. Ab initio study 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 drop down for the required GCSE levels.
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.
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. |
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | TBC |
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 2027/28:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2027-entry
Sponsorship information
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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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