Expertise in modern languages has never been more important as the United Kingdom forges a new relationship with its European partners and seeks to develop its trading and cultural ties throughout the world. The University of Bristol is a thriving and dynamic centre for the study of modern languages and cultures.

This degree enables you to combine the study of Spanish and Portuguese, one of which can be studied from beginner's level.

Spanish is the second most widely spoken European language in the world and is the second language of the United States. At Bristol you can study topics from the history of Latin America's indigenous peoples to contemporary literature and cinema.

Portuguese is the seventh most widely spoken language in the world and is an official language in nine countries across four continents. Portuguese-speaking countries have complex and fascinating cultures, and the importance of the Brazilian and Angolan economies means Portuguese speakers are increasingly in demand.

You will be able to study both languages alongside the literature, history and culture of countries that speak them. In year three you will divide your year abroad between Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking environments in Europe or Latin America.

Find out more about the course structure and units available for Spanish and Portuguese

A-level Standard offer	ABB including B in one of the languages to be studied
A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	BBC including B in one of the languages to be studied
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer	32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in one of the languages to be studied
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	29 points overall with 14 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in one of the languages to be studied
Cambridge Pre-U offer	Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.
Access to HE Diploma offer	Pass Access to HE Diploma (Humanities) with at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit, and demonstrate proven capacity for language learning, usually through B at A-level in one of the modern languages to be studied. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
BTEC offer	DDM. All applicants must demonstrate proven capacity for language learning, usually through B at A-level in one of the modern languages to be studied.
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer	Advanced Higher: AB including one of the languages to be studied, and Standard Higher: AABBB
Welsh Baccalaureate offer	Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
European Baccalaureate offer	77% overall, with 8.0 in one of the languages to be studied
UK qualifications	Further information about UK qualifications
International qualifications	Accepted international qualifications

Applicants must also meet these requirements

GCSE profile requirements	Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
English language requirements	If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile B Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.