Spanish

Our Spanish modules are open to all students (for credits or not), members of staff, and members of the public.

Available on an academic year or semester basis, the modules aim to develop language competence and cultural knowledge for professional and recreational purposes through small group weekly classes and guided independent learning.

Levels

If you are unsure about your level, let us know when applying and we will invite you for a short interview to understand your previous experience and current needs.

Beginner

Choose this level if you are a complete beginner, have learnt some vocabulary with Duolingo, or studied the language during secondary school (pre-GCSE) but have not engaged with the language since then.

• Academic year: LAS1151 Spanish Beginner (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS155 Spanish Beginner 1 (10 credits)
• Spring:
  • LAS155 Spanish Beginner 1 (Repeat of Autumn module) (10 credits)
  • LAS1101 Spanish Beginner 2 (Continuation of LAS155) (10 credits)

Post-Beginner

Choose this level if you have a recent GCSE grade 6 or below or a higher GCSE grade from over five years ago.

• Academic year: LAS1150 Spanish Post-Beginner (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS166 Spanish Post-Beginner 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS193 Spanish Post-Beginner 2 (10 credits)

Intermediate

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Beginner or Post-Beginner, have a GCSE grades 7-9, an equivalent qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS2191 Spanish Intermediate (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS299 Spanish Intermediate 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS286 Spanish Intermediate 2 (10 credits)

Higher Intermediate

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Intermediate, an AS level Grades A-C, an A level below Grade C, an equivalent qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS2192 Spanish Higher Intermediate (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS2130 Spanish Higher Intermediate 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS2102 Spanish Higher Intermediate 2 (10 credits)

Advanced

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Higher Intermediate, an A level grade A-C, an equivalent qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS1120 Spanish Advanced (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS2158 Spanish Advanced 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS2175 Spanish Advanced 2 (10 credits)

Higher Advanced

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Advanced or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS2183 Spanish Higher Advanced (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS2136 Spanish Higher Advanced 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS2120 Spanish Higher Advanced 2 (10 credits)

Proficient

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Higher Advanced or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS3127 Spanish Proficient (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS390 Spanish Proficient 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS384 Spanish Proficient 2 (10 credits)

Apply now

Once you have decided on the appropriate level for you, apply using the link below. If the applications are not currently open, you will be directed to register your interest instead.

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