
Spanish and Portuguese BA
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
In the 2024 National Student Survey, Iberian Studies was 2nd in the UK for Student experience and 4th in the UK for teaching Quality. This pathway affords significant opportunities for professional development and training in a global context. After stage 2, you will spend an academic year working or studying in a Spanish- and Lusophone-speaking country (e.g. a semester in each country as an Erasmus or exchange student at one of our partner universities).
Students will have the possibility of acquiring valuable professional experience by undertaking a work placement, or doing voluntary work; they may also elect to study at a Spanish and a Brazilian/Portuguese university. Queen's University Belfast is committed to providing a range of international opportunities to its students during their degree programme.
Key highlights
- Year abroad in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries after stage 2
- Option to split year abroad between Spain and Brazil or Portugal
- Erasmus or exchange study at partner universities
- Work placement or voluntary work possible during year abroad
- Iberian Studies 2nd in UK for student experience (NSS 2024)
- Iberian Studies 4th in UK for teaching quality (NSS 2024)
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — ABB
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Language teacher
- International business executive
- Diplomatic service officer
- Tourism manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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