Overview

Why Study Spanish

Learning Spanish will greatly improve your employment and personal prospects throughout the globe. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world with over 400 million native speakers.

As economic growth projections throughout Latin America and the Caribbean continue to expand each year, Spanish-speaking countries represent valuable emerging markets with opportunities for bilingual speakers working in business and development.

Spanish is also widely spoken in the U.S.; over 37 million Americans speak Spanish at home and represent over a trillion dollars in purchasing power. These figures are projected to continue to increase over the next few decades so that by 2060 the U.S. will represent the largest Spanish speaking country in the world with over 128 million speakers.

In order to adapt to these growing demographics, many industries need bilingual speakers such as healthcare, management the law, business, finance, nonprofits and media. Choosing the Spanish programme at Virginia Commonwealth University as a major or double-major will greatly boost your appeal to future employers and make you a more competitive candidate in the job market.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Composition

Literary Readings and Composition

Spanish Conversation and Film

Spanish Through the Media

Civilization of Spain

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

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Please contact Virginia Commonwealth University if interested in applying after the posted deadline. Individual requests may be processed.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

Literature Iberian studies View 710 other Bachelors in Iberian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must present grades (marks) that reflect superior ability and serious effort

Original or officially certified copies of all grade reports for all secondary and higher school studies — as well as original or officially certified copies of all academic diplomas, certificates and national or other major examination results — must be submitted in the native language along with an official English translation

Proof of English proficiency

If your school is accredited in the United States or your school is an IB school, you do not need your transcript to be evaluated

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40404 USD / year

≈ 40404 USD / year
Out-of-State

40404 USD / year

≈ 40404 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17240 USD / year

≈ 17240 USD / year

Additional Details

Yearly Tuition Fee for In-State Residents: $17240 USD

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Why Study Spanish

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Richmond

Funding

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