Overview

Hone your language skills and explore the history, politics and culture that have shaped French and Spanish-speaking countries with the Languages and Cultures (French and Spanish) (with a year abroad) (Hons) degree from University of York .

Key facts

Develop your language proficiency. We have a distinctive approach to teaching. You'll be taught in the language you’re learning, with a focus on society, politics and culture. Guided by our supportive staff, many of whom are native speakers, you’ll rapidly develop your fluency and knowledge. If you choose a language as a beginner (ab initio), you’ll be amazed how you progress.

Extensive range of modules. From history and politics to arts or translation, you’ll be able to follow your own interests. You can even get a head start in Teaching English as a Foreign Language with TEFL modules that help you prepare to gain a qualification.

Immerse yourself in language and culture with a year abroad. You’ll study at one of our partner universities and/or take up a work placement or internship. Past placements have been in the media, translation, heritage, marketing and finance sectors around the world. Your plans will be supported by our year abroad coordinators.

Join a vibrant international community. Our department comprises modern languages, English language and linguistics, drawing together staff and students with a shared love of language. You’ll be invited to regular events and talks.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

French Language and Society

French Grammar

Spanish Language and Society

Spanish Grammar

The Francophone World

Historical Memory in the Spanish-speaking World

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies French studies View 1241 other Bachelors in Language 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

87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

AAB including at least one of French or Spanish

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Obtain Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher. An additional A Level or equivalent qualification in French or Spanish will be required.

BTEC National Extended Diploma

DDD. An additional A Level or equivalent qualification in French or Spanish will be required.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3, D3, M2 including French or Spanish

European Baccalaureate

80% overall average including 80% in either French or Spanish.

International Baccalaureate

35 points including 6 in either French or Spanish at Higher Level

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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

32350 GBP / year

≈ 32350 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 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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