Overview

Throughout this Spanish and Portuguese (Hons) BA programme from the Queen's University Belfast all students follow modules in Spanish and in Portuguese language which are of a broadly communicative nature, focusing on contemporary Spanish/Hispanic and Lusophone social and cultural issues and drawing on authentic materials. The degree takes four years to complete (which includes the study abroad year).

Career opportunities

Studying for a Spanish and Portuguese programme at Queen's University Belfast will assist graduates go on to work in a very wide range of sectors, including media and communications, advertising, journalism, tourism, teaching and translation. They are particularly in demand in careers requiring a high level of communication and presentation skills, as well as strong critical and analytical thinking. Many of our former graduates have risen to the top of their fields and include many famous figures; for example:

Stephen Wilkinson, Relationship Director Global Financial Institutions - Americas, Barclays Corporate

Clodagh Shortt, Entrepreneur, Founder of Honey Boutique

Kaniah Cusack, Press Officer at Dáil Éireann

We regularly consult and develop links with a large number of employers including, for example, Santander and the British Council who provide sponsorship for our year abroad placements as well as Rolls Royce, Price Waterhouse Coopers and Moy Park / MARFRIG who are members of the employer liaison panel for the course.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Spanish

Portuguese

Issues and Cultures of the US-Mexico borderlands

Afterlives: Rogues and Mystics of the Spanish Golden Age

Representations of Lusophone Africa in Postcolonial Cinema

Spanish Memoires and Autobiographies

The Fantastic in Latin America

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies View 180 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level requirements

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 or evidence of linguistic ability in another language.

Note: the Beginners' option is not available to those who have studied A-level or AS-level Spanish.

A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will be accepted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications with a Distinction* being equated to a grade A at A-level and a Distinction being equated to a grade B at A-level.

Irish leaving certificate requirements; H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Spanish

IB Diploma; 33 points overall, including 6(Spanish),5,5 at Higher Level

All applicants must have GCSE English Language grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

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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

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Non-residents

22400 GBP / year

≈ 22400 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

≈ 4985 GBP / year

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / 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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Key information

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Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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