University of Surrey
Modern Languages (Spanish with German) BA (Hons)
University of Surrey

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Modern Languages (Spanish with German) BA (Hons) and other courses in Iberian Studies at University of Surrey for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Iberian Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
93 /100
20 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Languages and Area Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Iberian Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £26500 £30500
25-75 percentile range £23000 - £27000 £21500 - £32000 £26500 - £42000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Languages and Area Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25435 £25126 £29754
25-75 percentile range £22303 - £29183 £19533 - £32719 £22070 - £40030

Course Description

Why choose this course

Our flexible BA Modern Languages (Spanish with German) course trains you to become a world-class language expert.

You will need an A-level or equivalent in at least one of the languages, but you can take one of them ab initio. You will study both Spanish and German to a high level, be taught in and gain near-native fluency in both languages and develop your understanding of how languages work.

We’re one of the UK’s leading universities for modern languages, our courses were ranked 4th by the Guardian University Guide 2023. Our Iberian languages courses are ranked 8th in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. We are ranked 4th in the UK for German and 5th in the UK for Iberian Languages by the Complete University Guide 2023.

Our award-winning Professional Training placement scheme prepares students for roles in industry.

We were shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.

What you will study

Our BA Modern Languages (Spanish with German) 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 study translation modules in each 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.

The course includes a Professional Training placement abroad, giving you the choice between work, study, or a combination of the two.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Modern Languages (Spanish with German) BA (Hons) at University of Surrey

30% Media Professionals
15% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
10% Skilled trades occupations
5% Administrative occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Elementary occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Iberian Studies

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.

Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff. We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact [email protected] for guidance on the grades accepted.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via [email protected] Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Modern Languages (Spanish with German), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Surrey in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Surrey

The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.

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undergraduates:
10985
postgraduates:
3275
Total:
14260
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