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French and Spanish BA

The French and Spanish BA program at University College London (UCL) is designed to equip students with near-native French language skills and fluent Spanish language skills, preparing them for future careers in countries and companies across the world. The program includes a Year Abroad, which immerses students in the cultures and societies of both languages.

Important Notice

This course information is for 2026 entry, and details for 2027 entry will be published soon.

Study Mode and Duration

• The program is offered on a full-time basis.
• The duration of the program is 4 academic years.

Tuition Fees

• UK tuition fees for 2026/27: ｣9,790
• Overseas tuition fees for 2026/27: ｣32,000

Programme Starts and Application Deadline

• The program starts in September 2026.
• The application deadline is January 14, 2026.

UCAS Course Code

• The UCAS course code for this program is R1R4.

Entry Requirements

A Levels

• Grades: AAB
• Subjects: French and Spanish required at grade A.
• GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Contextual Offer Information

• Grades: AAB
• Subjects: French and Spanish required.
• GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Points: 36
• Subjects: A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects to include French and Spanish grade 6, with no higher level score below 5.

Equivalent Qualifications

• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units.
• Cambridge Pre-U: D3, D3, M1 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, with French and Spanish at D3 required.
• Scottish Advanced Highers: A, A, B at Advanced Highers (or A, A at Advanced Higher and B, B, B at Higher), with French and Spanish at grade A required at Advanced Higher.

Course Overview

The French and Spanish BA program offers expert teaching and learning in both language acquisition and intercultural contexts, equipping students to thrive in today's global society. Over the four years, students will deepen their knowledge of the French and Spanish languages while developing valuable skills in cultural literacy and critical thinking.

Year Abroad

Students will spend their third year abroad, split between countries where French and Spanish are spoken. They may spend the term studying at a partner university or on an approved work placement.

What This Course Will Give You

As a global top ten university for the arts and humanities, UCL provides an ideal environment for language study. The Year Abroad gives students the chance to attend a university or work overseas, finessing their language skills in French and Spanish and gaining valuable experience that will enhance future learning and career prospects.

Teaching and Learning

Modules

Students will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken.

Compulsory Modules

• Use of French 1
• The Making of Modern France
• Reading French Texts
• Spanish Language I
• French Oral 1
• Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Studies 1
• Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Studies 2

Optional Modules

• How to Read Film: Critical Analysis and Key Concepts
• Understanding History: Facts, Interpretations, Stories
• Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics
• Reading European Poetry
• Canons and Creativity: Period, Context, Text

Assessment

Modules are assessed by a mixture of written examinations, essays, and other forms of coursework. Language modules will also include an oral examination. Some group work may be assessed. In the final year, students may have the option to undertake a research essay on a topic chosen by them with guidance from their tutor.

Fees and Funding

Fees for This Course

• UK students: ｣9,790 (2026/27)
• International students: ｣32,000 (2026/27)

Additional Costs

There are no program-specific costs for this program apart from those associated with study abroad. Studying abroad may cost between ｣200｣1,000 per month, depending on where students choose to study.

Funding Your Studies

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships, and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships.

Employability

UCL's modern language graduates have many career opportunities. The university seeks to embed within its teaching the acquisition of transferable skills as well as linguistic and cultural knowledge. Graduates can be found in careers that cross international boundaries and involve strong communication skills in other languages.

The Foundation of Your Career

Popular career paths for SELCS graduates include:

• Accountancy and financial services
• Teaching and education
• Publishing, journalism, or translation
• Hospitality, leisure, and tourism
• PR, advertising, marketing
• Performance and creative arts
• Media

Employers of SELCS graduates include KPMG, PwC, JP Morgan, Bloomberg, Accenture, BBC, The Fairtrade Foundation, Unitary AI, Lonely Planet, L'Oreal, Goldman Sachs, Teach First, and the UK Government.