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 centre for the study of modern languages and cultures, with a vibrant learning environment and state-of-the-art multimedia centre.

This degree enables you to explore two of the oldest and most influential cultures in Europe. French is spoken by hundreds of millions of people around the world and Francophone countries offer diverse and stimulating cultures for study. Spanish is the second most widely spoken European language in the world and the most common second language of the USA.

You will achieve a high degree of fluency and accuracy in written and oral registers in both French and Spanish, and study the history, literature, cinema and culture of countries where they are spoken. Many students find that studying two languages makes them stronger linguists.

In language classes, you will develop speaking, listening, reading, writing and translation skills using a range of textbooks, media and internet resources.

You will spend half of your third year in a French-speaking country and the other half in a Spanish-speaking country, undertaking study or work placements. For further details of year abroad opportunities visit Global Opportunities.

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

A-level Standard offer	ABB including B in French
A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	BBC including B in French
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer	32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in French
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	29 points overall with 14 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in French
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 a B in A Level French. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
BTEC offer	DDM plus B in French at A-level
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer	Advanced Higher: AB including French, 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 French
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.