European Studies: Spanish Pathway with a Year Abroad at King's College London, University of London - UCAS

King's College London, University of London

Degree level: Undergraduate

Awarded by: King’s College London

European Studies: Spanish Pathway with a Year Abroad

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Course summary

The European Studies (Spanish pathway) BA is an interdepartmental study course that allows you to study Modern Europe from a Spanish perspective. You will study the politics, history, language and contemporary culture of Spain in-depth, preparing you for the third year where you will be taught and examined at a Spanish institution. Our current partner is the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Key benefits

No prior knowledge of Spanish is required for the ab initio version of this pathway, you will learn the language from scratch.

Taught by research-active, multi-national team of academics with the opportunity to specialise in particular fields or politics, government and nation.

Your third year will be spent studying abroad providing you with excellent opportunities to engage in Spanish culture and society.

Opportunities to take part in a broad range of extra-curricular events, from lectures by visiting speakers to the student-organised annual ‘European Week’ where you will debate contemporary issues.

You will develop analytical and presentational skills valued by employers, leading to careers in politics, diplomacy, administrations, business and journalism.

Enjoy an unrivalled range of contacts with cultural institutes, libraries, international firms and government agencies.

Subject options

This course offers the following subject options:

Ab Initio Spanish
Standard Language Pathway

How to apply

29Jan

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:: RR84

Institution code:: K60

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

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

Access to HE Diploma - D: 33 credits M: 12 credits P: 0 credits

Ab initio pathway: Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits: 33 must be from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit. Standard pathway: Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits: 33 must be from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit. In addition, an A-Level or equivalent qualification in Spanish at grade A. If you meet these grade requirements but have no academic study of Spanish, the Diploma de Español (Nivel Superior - B2) may be accepted as evidence of proficiency instead, if taken through the Instituto Cervantes.

Scottish Higher - ABB

Scottish Advanced Higher - AB

Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Ab initio pathway: AAB at Higher in one sitting and AB at Advanced Higher. Standard pathway: AAB at Higher in one sitting and AB at Advanced Higher, including Advanced Higher Spanish at grade B. If you meet these grade requirements but have no academic study of Spanish, the Diploma de Español (Nivel Superior - B2) may be accepted as evidence of proficiency in Spanish, if taken through the Instituto Cervantes.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 35 points

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2

Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Ab initio pathway: Three Pre-U Principal subjects at D3 D3 M2 Standard pathway: Three Pre-U Principal subjects at D3 D3 M2 including grade M2 in Spanish. If you meet these grade requirements but have no academic study of Spanish, the Diploma de Español (Nivel Superior - B2) may be accepted as evidence of proficiency in Spanish, if taken through the Instituto Cervantes.

T Level - Not accepted

Required Subject: A-level (or equivalent) grade B in Spanish, except for those applying to study the Ab Initio (language beginners) pathway.

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)		7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill
PTE Academic		69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill
TOEFL (iBT)		100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills
Cambridge English Advanced		185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill
Cambridge English Proficiency		185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill
Trinity ISE		Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill
Institution's Own Test		Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7

We also accept the English Language component of a number of International and European qualifications as meeting our English Language requirements. These can include GCSE English, the International Baccalaureate, the Abitur or the French Baccalaureat. For more details, please see our website. Please note that the course requirements are under Band B.

Band B

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/english-language.aspx

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£9250	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250	Year 1
Scotland	£9250	Year 1
Wales	£9250	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9250	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

For International fees and information, please see the course details on our online prospectus: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/index The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change. All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.

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Location	Qualification	Study mode	Duration	Start date	Apply
Main Site	BA (Hons) - Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)	Full-time with time abroad	4 years	29 September 2025	Available to Apply	Course option c3349183-ffd9-477f-a701-7dda6feaba8f