Spanish
With official status in 20 countries, Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world. It is the major language in Latin America, alongside Portuguese, and is also an increasingly important language in the USA.
Browse our Spanish modules below and find the right level for you.
Languages for All Modules
General language modules are open to all students (for credits or not), members of staff, and members of the public. They aim to develop language competence and cultural knowledge for professional and recreational purposes through small group weekly classes and guided independent learning. When enrolling, all modules are worth 10 credits or equivalent.
- Beginner
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.You have no previous experience of learning the language
- Autumn: MLT103A Spanish Beginner 1 (AUT)
- Spring:
- MLT103B Spanish Beginner 1 (SPR) (Repeat of MLT103A)
- MLT104 Spanish Beginner 2 (Continuation of MLT103A)
- Post-Beginner
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You have some basic experience of learning the language and aren't a complete beginner.
- Autumn: MLT153 Spanish Post-Beginner 1
- Spring: MLT154 Spanish Post-Beginner 2
- Intermediate
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You have studied the language for one to two years, possibly have (the equivalent of) a good GCSE, and can interact with 'friendly' native speakers in common, expected situations.
- Autumn: MLT203 Spanish Intermediate 1
- Spring: MLT204 Spanish Intermediate 2
- Higher Intermediate
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You have studied the language for two to three years, possibly have (the equivalent of) a good AS-level, and can interact with some ease with 'friendly' native speakers in common, expected situations.
- Advanced
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You have studied the language for some years, possibly have (the equivalent of) a good A-Level, and can interact quite naturally with native speakers in standard situations. You want to gain in fluency and accuracy in more advanced situations.
- Autumn: MLT262 Spanish Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT263 Spanish Advanced 2
- Higher Advanced
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You are an advanced user of the language and have had opportunities to demonstrate your effective communicative skills in the field. You want to gain in sophistication and accuracy in specific situations.
- Autumn: MLT312 Spanish Higher Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT313 Spanish Higher Advanced 2
- Proficient
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You may not be a near-native speaker yet, but you have a solid experience of interacting with such speakers, linguistically and culturally, and you need to hone your skills for specific purposes.
- Autumn: MLT352 Spanish Proficient 1
- Spring: MLT353 Spanish Proficient 2
- Higher Proficient
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You may not be a near-native speaker yet, but you have a solid experience of interacting with such speakers, linguistically and culturally, and you need to hone your skills for specific purposes.
- Autumn: MLT925 Spanish Higher Proficient 1
- Spring: MLT926 Spanish Higher Proficient 2
Degrees with Spanish in the School of Languages and Cultures
These modules are for undergraduate students undertaking a languages degree with the School of Languages and Cultures.
They are intended to build your proficiency in Spanish over the years up to a near-native speaker level, taking into account any previous experience of the language you may have, whilst supporting your study of Spanish culture in other modules.
Please visit the Spanish Studies website for information on available degrees and culture-related modules.
- Year 1
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Ab initio / Post-GCSE pathway:
Post-A-Level pathway:- Autumn: MLT262 Spanish Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT263 Spanish Advanced 2
- Year 2
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Ab initio / Post-GCSE pathway:
Post-A-Level pathway:- Autumn: MLT312 Spanish Higher Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT313 Spanish Higher Advanced 2
- Year 4
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Ab initio / Post-GCSE pathway without a Year Abroad:
- Autumn: MLT312 Spanish Higher Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT313 Spanish Higher Advanced 2
- Autumn: MLT352 Spanish Proficient 1
- Spring: MLT353 Spanish Proficient 2
Post-A-Level pathways:
- Autumn: MLT925 Spanish Higher Proficient 1
- Spring: MLT926 Spanish Higher Proficient 2
STEM Degrees with Spanish
These modules are for STEM students undertaking a degree with Spanish or with Study Abroad.
In addition to general language modules, they include specialized modules preparing for, or accompanying the Year Abroad, and enabling you to become proficient users of Spanish in your own STEM subject.
- Year 1
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Post-GCSE Pathway:
- Autumn:
- Spring:
- Autumn:
- Spring:
- Year 2
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Modules in brackets come in addition to the other modules for students taking 30 to 40 credits of language per year. The language Co-ordinator will advise you on which one(s) to take depending on your degree.
- Post-GCSE/AS-Level Pathway:
- Post-A-Level Pathway:
- Year 3 (Abroad)
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These modules may be optional depending on your degree
- Autumn:MLT301 Spanish Year Abroad 1
- Spring: MLT303 Spanish Year Abroad 2
- Year 4
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Modules in brackets come in addition to the other modules for students taking 30 to 40 credits of language per year. The language Co-ordinator will advise you on which one(s) to take depending on your degree.
- Post-GCSE/AS-Level Pathway: Depending on your level of attainment after the Year Abroad, you may take the modules on the post-A-Level pathway instead.
- Post-A-Level Pathway: