University of York
Heslington
York
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Languages and Cultures (Italian and Spanish) (with a year abroad)
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
Course summary
Learn Italian and Spanish, uncover the science behind communication, and spend a year abroad immersing yourself into the rich cultures and heritage of Italian-speaking or Spanish-speaking countries.
At York, we have a unique approach to studying languages. From the start, you'll be taught and assessed in Italian and Spanish by expert staff, many of whom are native-speakers, so you'll develop your fluency and communication skills rapidly. Combine an in-depth study of languages with analysis of cultural and social phenomena. Learn key skills in intercultural communication, such as observing, discovering, comparing, planning and creating across many different cultural contexts. Our transcultural and decolonised approach to language learning allows for deeper reflection on the values, attitudes, and practices of different cultures. York is one of the highest-ranked centres for research in linguistics in the UK, and the strength and diversity of our research is reflected in our teaching. Spending a year abroad will give you confidence in your Italian and Spanish, and allow you to have valuable first hand experiences of transcultural encounters. Get a head start in Teaching English as a Foreign Language at York. At York, you'll benefit from being able to take TEFL modules in-house, as part of your degree. You can count the work you complete in your TEFL modules towards a CertTESOL qualification. This teacher training programme (also offered in-house) can qualify you to teach English to non-native speakers, including on your year abroad.
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:
- R3R4
- Institution code:
- Y50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- 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:
- R3R4
- Institution code:
- Y50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Essential Subjects:
Spanish or Italian (or equivalent) at grade B is essential.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.
A Level Spanish or Italian (or equivalent qualification) at grade B is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Spanish or Italian equivalent.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 at Merit or higher including Spanish or Italian-related units.
Scottish Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 35 points
With 6 in Higher Level Spanish or Italian.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A - B
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
Extended Project - C
If you achieve C or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2
Cambridge Pre-U Spanish or Italian at grade M2 is essential.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDD
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.
A Level in Spanish or Italian (or equivalent qualification) at grade B is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Spanish or Italian equivalent.
T Level
We consider a range of T Level qualifications, in combination with an A Level in Spanish or Italian (or equivalent qualification). Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.
We may also interview candidates who are native speakers or who have lived in a country where they have been immersed in the language they wish to study, to ascertain suitability for the course.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
Undergraduate English Language requirements https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/entry/english-language/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Contextual offers take social and economic factors that may have prevented you from reaching your true academic potential into account.
We know that some students face significant barriers during their journey to university. Contextual offers promote fairness and diversity in our community of talented students.
With a contextual offer, UK students can receive a reduced offer of up to two grades below our typical entry requirements.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 20 other languages and area studies courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A*
- Highest grades
- BBC
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £23700 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £23700 | Year 1 |
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
Please note these fees are for 2024 entry. Fees for 2025 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible.
For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/
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