BA Spanish (with a modern language)
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) Spanish (with a modern language) is an undergraduate degree focusing on Spanish language studies alongside an additional modern language. Core topics include Language & Translation. The course includes a compulsory period of residence abroad in the third year. The first year covers introductory foundations through Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture, Spanish Language and the Hispanic World, Spanish Fast Track 1, and Spanish Fast Track 2. The second year continues with Spanish Language in Professional Contexts, Spanish Language in Cultural Contexts, and Modern Language. The third year consists of the Period of Residence Abroad (Spanish/French) involving a work placement or study overseas. The final year concludes with advanced modules including Spanish Language and Sustainable Futures and Spanish Language and the Graduate World.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS tariff points from three Higher Level subjects including H5 in Spanish. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 50%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 20%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture
- Spanish Language and the Hispanic World
- Spanish Fast Track 1
- Spanish Fast Track 2
- Intercultural Communication and Working in Languages
- Modern Language
- Spanish Language in Professional Contexts
- Spanish Language in Cultural Contexts
- Modern Language
- Period of Residence Abroad (Spanish/French)
- Modern Language
- Spanish Language and Sustainable Futures
- Spanish Language and the Graduate World
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Spanish (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £34,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Iberian studies.
What do graduates of BA Spanish (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Spanish (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Spanish (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BA Spanish (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Spanish (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.