In this joint honours course you’ll study English language and literature, alongside Spanish and Portuguese language and culture. This includes modules in history, culture, cinema and literature.
If you're a beginner at Spanish an intensive beginners’ course will develop your language skills to degree level. If you already have A level standard Spanish then you'll add Portuguese to your language set.
The year abroad allows you to really live and become fluent in your language, studying at a university, or working in a school or on a work placement.
For the English side, you’ll take modules covering drama and performance, English language and applied linguistics, and literature (from 1500 to the present day) and medieval languages and literatures.
By the end of the course you’ll be fluent your chosen languages and have a broad understanding of English literature and language.
Course Details - Modules
You will normally divide your study time equally between the two subjects, taking 120 credits worth of modules each year.
Your year one language modules will depend on your entry level language abilities in Spanish. If you start at post-A level Spanish you will study three core modules in Spanish. Beginners will study an intensive Spanish language module and a module on Spanish literature.
In English, you will choose three wide-ranging modules from four areas: Medieval English language and literature, literature since 1500, drama and performance and applied linguistics. They will give you a thorough grounding in the relevant areas and influence your studies in years two and four.
In year two you will take a core Spanish language module appropriate to your level, which will develop your skills in preparation for your year abroad.
If you have already studied Portuguese in year one you can choose to continue with this language alongside your Spanish.
The remaining modules you take will be optional modules focusing on Spanish and Portuguese cultures, histories and literatures.
In English, depending on your module choices in your first year, you will choose three modules in your second year in English that cover at least two areas of study, allowing you to begin to focus your studies while still spanning the rich range of topics encompassed in the discipline.
Your third academic year is spent in Spain and/or Spanish America either studying at a university, working as a language teaching assistant or doing a work placement.
If you intend to carry on with Portuguese after year two you may also incorporate time in Portugal and/or Brazil.
In year four you will continue to develop your Spanish language skills to degree level, with students who started the degree as beginners now studying the same core language module as other students. If you studied Portuguese in years one and two and spent time in a Portuguese-speaking country during your year abroad you may continue to degree level. Alongside language, you will also take specialist modules drawing on our research expertise, including the option of writing a dissertation.
In English you will choose optional modules across at least two of the main areas of the discipline (Medieval English language and literature, literature since 1500, drama and performance and applied linguistics).
Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies and the School of English, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January 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.
Application Codes
Course code:
QRH4
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Including English. Spanish also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Sottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including English and Spanish. No language is required for beginners pathway.
Pass with 60 credits overall; 45 at level 3. Of the 45 credits, at least 21 should be graded Merit or above and this must include 9 credits of English graded Distinction. A Level Spanish grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
Including English and Spanish. No language is required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level English (or UoN accepted equivalent) required. A Level Spanish (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.
If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
Including 5 points in English Higher Level. If studying Spanish post A Level you will also need either 5 points in Spanish Higher Level or 6 points in Spanish Standard Level (Programme B). No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside A Level English grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent). A Level Spanish grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level English (or UoN accepted equivalent) required. A Level Spanish (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level English (or UoN accepted equivalent) required. A Level Spanish (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level English grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent). A Level Spanish grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
Including English. Spanish also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including 8.0 in English. If taking post A Level then 8.0 in Spanish. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4)
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
20000.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
20000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
University Park
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Career tips, advice and guides straight to your inbox.
