Overview
With this European Studies (Spanish Pathway) BA, you’ll learn about the politics and history of Spain while developing the language skills to really understand the nuance of this subject. You’ll spend a year studying abroad, where you’ll be taught and assessed in Spanish, and graduate as a Spanish speaker and an expert in European Studies.
If you choose the Spanish pathway, you could study at the Autonomous University of Madrid, a public research university located in northern Madrid, Spain.
Key benefits
- Become a Spanish speaker even if you haven’t got any language experience, thanks to the ab-initio pathway.
- Choose your curriculum and specialise in particular fields, such as Spanish politics, government and national identity.
- Spend a year studying in Spain to develop your understanding of the country further.
- Learn from a research-active, multi-national team of academics.
- Enjoy extracurricular activities such as guest lectures or the activities organised by the student-led European and International Studies King's Association (EISKA).
- Benefit from the department’s range of contacts with cultural institutes, libraries, international firms and government agencies.
- Develop analytical and presentational skills valued by employers, opening up career opportunities in politics, diplomacy, administration, business and journalism.
I knew I wanted to study in central London, because of the cultural, political and international hub the city is. King’s is one of London’s best universities. I remember visiting various universities in my final year of high school, and King’s left me with the best impression by far.
Course essentials
Your first year of this European Studies (Spanish Pathway) degree will teach you about the making of modern Europe and give you an introduction to the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds. You’ll start working on your Spanish skills immediately with modules that match your ability, including beginner’s lessons with the ab-initio pathway.
Your second year will see you build upon this knowledge by studying the integration of the European Union and learning about state and nation in Spain. In your third year of your European Studies (Spanish Pathway) BA, you’ll get the chance to immerse yourself in Spanish life by spending the year at the Autonomous University of Madrid. This is the best way to develop your language skills and understanding of Spanish culture and politics, as you’ll be taught and assessed in Spanish, by a Spanish higher education institution.
When you return to King’s for Year Four, you’ll take your final language module before focussing the rest of your studies on your optional modules.
This course gives you the opportunity to choose your own syllabus and develop a specialism that really excites you. The long list of multidisciplinary modules covers politics, history, economics, linguistics, culture and more. This means you could be learning about Spain and Portugal under dictators or the causes of war one year, then studying microeconomics, how to understand Russia or post-colonial theory the next.
You can also give your European Studies (Spanish Pathway) BA study a boost by embracing the extracurricular opportunities on offer, such as the regularly planned events and societies.
Special features
Study abroad
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-Levels:
ABB
Duration:
Four years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
30 September 2025
Administrative bodies
Regulating body
Base campus
Strand Campus
Strand Campus feels like the heart of London—historic yet buzzing with energy. Nestled by the Thames, it offers world-class academics, vibrant student life, and endless inspiration from the city’s culture and diversity.