Spanish and Linguistics BA Honours

Program Overview

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Spanish and Linguistics BA Honours

Overview

Our Spanish and Linguistics BA trains you to be a competent linguist ready to enter graduate employment. Our degree offers the exciting combination of the study of Spanish language and culture alongside the wider study of the forms, structures and varieties of language itself.

Course Structure

The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course. The contents of the course are the same, whether you study full-time or part-time.

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Placement Year
• Year 3

Subjects of study include:

• Exploring Language
• Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture
• Introduction to Translation (available to intermediate students)
• Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture
• The Spanish World and the Word
• World Varieties of English

Credit Level 4

Subjects of study include:

• Child Language Acquisition
• Expressions of Spanish Culture
• Language in the Public Space
• Language Structure and Meaning
• Multilingual e-Collaboration: Transposing Current Affairs
• Understanding Culture: Hispanic Studies in Focus

Credit Level 5

Professional Experience or Study Abroad Year

Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Spanish and Linguistics with Professional Experience.

Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions. Successful completion will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Spanish and Linguistics with International Experience.

Year 1

Subjects of study include:

• Exploring Language
• Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture
• Introduction to Translation (available to intermediate students)
• Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture
• The Spanish World and the Word
• World Varieties of English

Credit Level 4

Year 2

Subjects of study include:

• Child Language Acquisition
• Expressions of Spanish Culture
• Language in the Public Space
• Language Structure and Meaning
• Multilingual e-Collaboration: Transposing Current Affairs
• Understanding Culture: Hispanic Studies in Focus

Credit Level 5

Placement Year

Professional Experience or Study Abroad Year

Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Spanish and Linguistics with Professional Experience.

Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions. Successful completion will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Spanish and Linguistics with International Experience.

Year 3

Subjects of study include:

• Applied Language Studies
• Final Year Project
• Identities on the Move: Hispanic Studies in Focus
• Language Contact and Change
• Language Form
• Multilingualism in Society: Theory and Practice
• Sex Strike: Gender and Protest
• Themes in Contemporary Hispanic Studies
• Work Placement for Humanities

Credit Level 6

Professional Recognition

The University of Westminster is a Higher Education Language partner of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.

Entry Requirements

• UK
• International
• A levels – BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels – 104 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• BTEC Extended Diploma– DMM
• BTEC Diploma – D*D
• Access – 104 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

• GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level,GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

We are ideally looking for evidence of successful language learning, formal or informal, in the applicant’s personal statement. We accept students at Beginners’ and Intermediate levels. Proficient students (native speaker level) will be directed towards our BA in Languages and Translation as a more appropriate course.

We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.

Direct (Advanced) Entry or Transfer

Direct entry to Year 2 may be available for some of our programmes. You will need to have already successfully completed part of your undergraduate course elsewhere with the relevant number of credits of a comparable degree. Please note that admission to Year 3 is rarely granted. Applications for direct entry are made through UCAS, selecting the appropriate 'point of entry' whilst making your application, e.g. for second-year entry, you would choose a point of entry 2.

International

• International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You can refer to the UCAS calculator to determine your point score
• Other international qualifications – We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications. Please see information on country-specific entry requirements.
• International Foundation courses – We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide the International Foundation Certificate at their College based in Liverpool Street. These courses are for students who don’t meet our direct entry requirements. Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at the University of Westminster. Find out more about the different university preparation courses that are accepted for entry.

English Language Requirements

If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component. Please note we accept a wide range of English language qualifications and assessments. Find out more at English language requirements.

We are ideally looking for evidence of successful language learning, formal or informal, in the applicant’s personal statement. We accept students at Beginner and Intermediate levels. Proficient students (native speaker level) will be directed towards our BA in Languages and Translation as a more appropriate course.

If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, then we offer online and on campus pre-sessional English programmes to help develop your English language skills to the required level before you start your course. Find out more about our pre-sessional English programmes.

Direct (Advanced) Entry or Transfer

Direct entry to Year 2 may be available for some of our programmes. You will need to have already successfully completed part of your undergraduate course elsewhere with the relevant number of credits of a comparable degree, or have passed an International Year One programme at a recognised partner institution. We are unable to consider applications from international students who have failed Year 1 or who are not eligible to progress within their current programme of study. Please note that admission to Year 3 is rarely granted. Applications for direct entry are made through UCAS, selecting the appropriate 'point of entry' whilst making your application, e.g. for second-year entry, you would choose a point of entry 2.

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £1,589 (Price per 20-credit module)
• International tuition fee: £2,930 (Price per 20-credit module)

Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.

Fees are subject to UK Government Parliamentary procedure.

Find out how we set our tuition fees.

Funding

As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.

Find out about undergraduate student funding options.

Scholarships

The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of your tuition fees.

Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.

Additional Costs

You should budget up to £50 for additional materials at Level 4, £50 at Level 5 and £50 at Level 6.

See also our general policy on what your tuition fees cover.

Teaching and Assessment

Below you will find how learning time and assessment types are distributed on this course. The graphs below give an indication of what you can expect through approximate percentages, taken either from the experience of previous cohorts, or based on the standard module diet where historic course data is unavailable. Changes to the division of learning time and assessment may be made in response to feedback and in accordance with our terms and conditions.

How You'll Be Taught

Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application. Learning typically falls into three broad categories:

• Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
• Placement: placement hours normally include placement opportunities, but may also include live projects or virtual activity involving employers
• Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision

Year

Year

1

24% Scheduled hours 76% Independent study 0% Placement

Year

2

24% Scheduled hours 76% Independent study 0% Placement

Year

3

26% Scheduled hours 74% Independent study 0% Placement

Year

4

26% Scheduled hours 74% Independent study 0% Placement

Year

P

0% Scheduled hours 0% Independent study 100% Placement

Year

5

19% Scheduled hours 77% Independent study 4% Placement

Year

6

19% Scheduled hours 77% Independent study 4% Placement

Scheduled hours Independent study Placement

How You'll Be Assessed

Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments.

Assessments typically fall into three broad categories:

• Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts
• Written exams: end of semester exams
• Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation

Year

Year

1

0% Written exams 17% Practical 83% Coursework

Year

2

0% Written exams 17% Practical 83% Coursework

Year

3

0% Written exams 10% Practical 90% Coursework

Year

4

0% Written exams 10% Practical 90% Coursework

Year

P

0% Written exams 25% Practical 75% Coursework

Year

5

0% Written exams 11% Practical 89% Coursework

Year

6

0% Written exams 11% Practical 89% Coursework

Written exams Practical Coursework

Data from the academic year 2024/25

Supporting You

Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Visit our student hub

Course Location

Our Regent Campus is comprised of two sites, situated on and around Regent Street – one of the most famous and vibrant streets in London.

Subjects including Criminology and Sociology, English and Creative Writing, History, Languages, Politics and International Relations and Visual Culture are based at 309 Regent Street, which includes recently refurbished social spaces, gym facilities and our Regent Street Cinema.

For more details, visit our locations page.

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