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Hispanic Studies and History
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 22 September 2025
- Undergraduate
- University Park Campus
Course summary
If you’re passionate about history but also dream of spending time in a Spanish speaking country and becoming fluent in the language – how do you choose which degree to study: We say, choose both!
This joint honours course allows you to combine your curiosity for human experience with your love of communicating in another language.
Modules cover language, business, culture, history and politics so you’re able to truly personalise this intercultural degree around your personal interests or career aspirations.
Modules
Hispanic Studies
In years one, two and three you will take 60 credits in each of History and Hispanic Studies modules. In year one Hispanic Studies you take Spanish language at beginners or post-A level. Post-A level students may also take beginners Portuguese. Beginners will reach the same degree standard as non-beginners.
You will also choose non-language modules to introduce you to the cultures, history and societies of the Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking worlds. These modules are taught in English and give you an overview of Hispanic Studies.
Your core history module is Learning History. This module will show you how to reflect on the nature of history as a discipline and develop skills required for the writing and debating of history by practising skills and exploring methodology.
In year two your language classes in Spanish (and Portuguese if you continue with it) are dedicated to giving you the fluency and confidence for work or study during the year abroad. Your optional Hispanics modules expand your knowledge of these cultures and societies. You will also take optional history modules which will allow you to expand your understanding of different regions and time periods.
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 spend the year in Portugal and/or Brazil.
In your final year you will develop the language skills you built up on the Year Abroad. In history you will select a Special Subject (which involves in-depth study of a particular topic taught in seminars) and one optional module. In addition, you can take specialist modules based on the research we are currently doing both in History and in Hispanic Studies.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University Park Campus
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 22 September 2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- VR14
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
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How to apply
Apply by
29 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:
- VR14
- 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
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelABB
Including History. Spanish also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level History grade B required. A Level Spanish grade B required for post A Level pathway.
Access to HE DiplomaD: 24 credits
M: 21 credits
P: 0 credits
To including 9 Level 3 credits of History graded Distinction. A Level Spanish grade B required for post A Level pathway.
Scottish HigherABBBB
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including History and Spanish. No language is required for beginners pathway.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD
and A Level History grade B. A Level Spanish grade B required for post A Level pathway.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D
and A Level grades BB including History. A Level Spanish grade B required for post A Level pathway.
Scottish Advanced HigherAB
Including History and Spanish. No language is required for beginners pathway. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 points
or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including 5 points in History at Higher Level. If taking then 5 points in Spanish Higher Level or 6 points in Spanish at Standard Level (Programme B). No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)A - B
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level History 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.
Extended ProjectA
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.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3, M2, M3
Including History grade M2. Spanish also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)A
If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification 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 Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification.
Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including 8.0 in History. If taking post A Level then 8.0 in Spanish. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
University of Nottingham’s Arts and Humanities Foundation Year Progression Options
Degree courses in the Faculty of Arts are also available as progression routes from our Arts and Humanities Foundation Year (Y14F). This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the Foundation Year course for further information.
Contextual admissions
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We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx
Course contact details
Undergraduate admissions
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