Overview

Explore global challenges, foreign policy, security threats, and international cooperation and rivalry, while gaining valuable insights into the Spanish-speaking world and beyond in Spanish Studies and International Relations (Hons) at Lancaster University. You’ll be taught by top experts in the field and graduate with critical thinking skills, practical expertise, and the ability to evaluate different perspectives on the most pressing contemporary affairs.

Why choose Spanish Studies and International Relations at Lancaster?

Develop a critical insight into an ever-changing global landscape and the complexities of international politics
Explore important global issues and how they affect the Spanish-speaking world such as environmental challenges and climate change, politics, health and human rights
Follow a progressional ladder on an internationally recognised language scale entering either from beginners or intermediate level and progressing to proficiency
Learn how to ask difficult questions with confidence, whilst building on transferable skills such as debating, presentation skills and writing policy briefs
Apply for one of our annual internships, giving you the chance to work with external organisations on live projects
Consolidate your expertise in Spanish and International Relations by working or studying in a Spanish-speaking country

Careers

What careers can I pursue with a degree in Spanish Studies and International Relations?

On our Spanish Studies and International Relations course, you will acquire a versatile skill set that will prepares you for a wide range of exciting careers. Driven by cutting-edge research and current global developments, hands-on projects and collaborative experiences, this course will equip you with the problem-solving, data analysis, language and critical thinking skills to tackle global issues.

You will have the opportunity to boost your prospects further by applying for one of the annual internships offered by Lancaster’s Richardson Institute for Peace Studies. This competitive programme allows you to work alongside leading policy and research organisations.

As a graduate of this course you may go into any of the following roles:

Intelligence analyst linguist
Language teacher
Translator or interpreter
Policy maker
Political Advisor
International aid worker
Relief worker in a humanitarian organisation
Political risk and security analyst
Journalist
Lawyer
Global supply chain manager
Marketing professional
Book editor

Many of our graduates also choose to progress to postgraduate study, taking a master’s degree or PhD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advancing in Languages (CEFR B2 / HSK 5) - 2
Becoming Independent in Languages (CEFR B1/B2) 2
Reshaping Global Order
Understanding Political Research
Authoritarianism, Repression and Resistance in the 21st century
Global Capitalism and its Discontent

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

78

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Iberian studies View 135 other Bachelors in Iberian 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

78

OR

4.5

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

58

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

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Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels ABB. This should include grade B in Spanish, or if this is to be studied from beginners' level, you should have AS grade B or A level grade B in another foreign language, or GCSE grade 7/A in a foreign language.
Access to HE Diploma Our typical entry requirement would be 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to have appropriate evidence of language ability.
International Baccalaureate 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. This should include 6 in HL Spanish or other appropriate evidence of language learning ability.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

26300 GBP / year

≈ 26300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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Overview

Why choose Spanish Studies and International Relations at Lancaster?

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Lancaster

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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