Portuguese and Spanish Cardiff University

Spend a year abroad

Adventure into a new culture; open your mind to new ideas and experiences while applying and developing your language skills.

Tailored to your ability

All our languages can be studied at beginner or advanced level and do not require an A Level.

Portuguese and Spanish in context

Explore Portuguese and Spanish cultures and language in society including: history, literature and politics.

Freedom to choose

Gain experience on a placement, work as a teaching assistant or choose to study during your year abroad.

Advocate for language learning

Inspire others through the Welsh Government supported Student Language Ambassador and Student Mentoring schemes.

Our aim at the School of Modern Languages is to enable our students to become

Entry requirements

A Levels

ABB-BBB. If you have grade B in the relevant language A-level you will have access to the languages advanced pathways.

Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

English requirements

Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits. III: at least a Pass in all components.

Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.