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Economics with Spanish

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time with time abroad
  • 28 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Our BSc Economics with Spanish degree enhances your analytical and problem-solving abilities while building your confidence in speaking another language.

Economics graduates with international expertise are in high demand, offering exciting career opportunities worldwide and paving the way for global success.

Make a difference with Economics. Learn to tackle scarcity and make responsible decisions that build a fairer, more prosperous society. Our focus on ethics and real-world problem-solving prepares you to lead with purpose, using resources wisely to create a positive impact on individuals and society.

You’ll learn from an international faculty of experts, conducting research across key areas of economics. Our faculty specialise in Environmental Economics, Economic Theory, Development, International Economics, Macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, Banking, and Financial Economics.

Why study this course?

  • We understand how competitive the graduate job market is, and we’re here to help you stand out. In your first year, the Birmingham Project lets you tackle real-world challenges alongside academics and top employers. Throughout university, you can take part in internships, work experience, research projects, and career guidance to build your future.

  • Boost your career with the award-winning Professional Development Module (PDM), a 20-credit option for final-year students not taking a year long placement. Complete 40+ hours of work experience during summer or term time.

  • Stand out with a unique consultancy training experience, delivered exclusively by global consultancy firm Capgemini — only at Birmingham Business School. This unparalleled, week-long programme takes place at Capgemini’s world-renowned facilities and offers the chance to apply your skills to impactful projects for charitable organisations. It’s an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build your expertise, and make a real difference.

  • Our employer-endorsed Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises your extra-curricular activities, and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects.

#1 most targeted university by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2024)

17th in UK institutions in the Complete University Guide for 2025

Triple Crown Accredited

Modules

For details of the module structure of this programme, please visit our course page: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/economics-courses/economics-with-spanish-bsc

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time with time abroad • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2026

Apply by
14 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:
L1R4
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
L1R4
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level A*AA - AAA

A Level Spanish at grade B. GCSE Mathematics grade 7/A if not taken at A Level; grade 6/B if taken at A Level.
General Studies not accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Extended Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered: Business, Information Technology (Note that the above are not suitable for LG13 unless offering Maths at A Level. Not suitable for language options unless also offering a modern language in an appropriate subject and at appropriate level).

BTEC Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered (in combination with 1 A Level): Business, Information Technology.

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered (in combination with 2 A Levels): Business, Information Technology.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 32 points

7,6,6 (to include Spanish) at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

T Level

Only Management and Administration; Accounting; Finance accepted. You will also need A Level Spanish

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.

The most common grades on entry for this course are below our standard offer. These include students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.

Learn more on the University of Birmingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

The Government has yet to confirm the tuition fees payable by Home students for 2026/27 and subsequent years. The provisional tuition fee shown above relates to the academic year 2025/26. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees without delay.

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.

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