Spanish and Portuguese - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

Studying Spanish and Portuguese at Birmingham offers you a gateway to understanding two diverse and dynamic cultures. Equip yourself to communicate throughout vast regions of Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Spanish, spoken by over 500 million people, is a key global language in international business, diplomacy, and cultural exchange. Portuguese, the official language of Brazil, Portugal, and several African nations, connects you to rapidly growing markets and a wide array of cultural landscapes. Combine these two languages to enhance your global communication skills. Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance in Portuguese and Spanish, designed and delivered by expert researchers. Learn in a vibrant city that is culturally, ethnically and religiously diverse. Join our language and culture-based societies to further enhance your skills and contribute to the student-led Linguist Magazine. Enjoy focused academic contact – We pride ourselves on competitive contact hours. These take place in small groups, encouraging active language learning through engagement with cultural material. You’ll be assessed in different ways to suit each module. At the start of a module, you’ll be told how and when you’ll be assessed. Methods will vary but may include coursework (e.g., essays), group or individual presentations and projects, exams, reports or computer-based assignments.

Department of Modern Languages