Modern Languages (French and Spanish) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages (French and Spanish) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Why choose this course\
Studying a bachelor's degree in French and Spanish at Surrey offers immersive teaching in both languages, to develop fluency fast.
* Get industry-ready with our award-winning [Professional Training placements](https://www.surrey.ac.uk/professional-training-placements) and [study abroad](https://www.surrey.ac.uk/study-and-work-abroad) opportunities, with companies such as EDF and Macmillan, and with our partner universities across the globe.
* You'll have the option of practical module ch...
Why choose this course\
Studying a bachelor's degree in French and Spanish at Surrey offers immersive teaching in both languages, to develop fluency fast.
* Get industry-ready with our award-winning [Professional Training placements](https://www.surrey.ac.uk/professional-training-placements) and [study abroad](https://www.surrey.ac.uk/study-and-work-abroad) opportunities, with companies such as EDF and Macmillan, and with our partner universities across the globe.
* You'll have the option of practical module choices including Languages for the Professional World and Introduction to TEFL.
* Our French and Spanish degree is a course for the digital age, in which you'll develop 'future-proof' skills that are highly valued by employers, such as problem-solving, communications and intercultural awareness.
* If you don’t have an A-level or equivalent in one of the languages, you’ll have the opportunity to take it as a beginner.
* We are renowned for excellent pastoral care with small class sizes, sector-leading staff-student ratio and an individualised approach.
We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.
What you will study\
Our BA (Hons) Modern Languages (French and Spanish) course will improve your practical language skills and allow you to gain a strong understanding of how languages work.
You’ll have the opportunity to take translation modules in the second and final year of your course. You’ll also learn about the cultures and societies of the countries where your chosen languages are spoken in interactive modules taught in the target language.
Whilst three years of your years studying your modern languages degree is based in the UK, the course includes a Professional Training placement abroad, giving you the choice between work, study, or a combination of the two.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Stag Hill
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A36-D59
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Overall: BBB. Alternatively, ABC with grades of AB in the required subjects. Required subjects: Grade B in French and Spanish. Applicants with one of these languages at the required grade at A-level can be considered if they would like to study the second language ab initio. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Overall: ABBBB Required subjects: French and Spanish. Applicants with one of these languages at the required grade can be considered if they would like to study the second language ab initio. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 27.0, offer-merit: 18.0
Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit. Required subjects: Please contact us to discuss suitability.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).
Scottish Advanced Higher
Overall: BBB Required subjects: Grade B in French and Spanish. Applicants with one of these languages at the required grade can be considered if they would like to study the second language ab initio. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C
Extended Project
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall: 32 Required subjects: HL5/SL6 in French and Spanish. Applicants with one of these languages at the required grade can be considered if they would like to study the second language ab initio. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme. GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Maths (either route) HL4/SL4.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall: Pass overall with BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Required subjects: A-level French and Spanish. Applicants with one of these languages at the required grade can be considered if they would like to study the second language ab initio. Ab initio study will involve additional contact hours and intensive study during the first year of the programme. Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element. GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level drop down for the required GCSE levels.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Overall: DDM Required subjects: Please contact us to discuss suitability.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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