Hungarian and Spanish

Hungarian and Spanish are languages from very different families and traditions, but studying them together at University College London gives you a distinctive combination that is genuinely rare among UK graduates. Hungarian is a Finno-Ugric language, unrelated to most of its European neighbours, spoken by around 13 million people in Hungary and in significant communities in neighbouring countries. Its complex grammar and unique structure make it a challenging and intellectually rewarding subject, and it connects you to a rich literary and cultural tradition and to a country whose modern history, from the Habsburg empire through the twentieth century, is fascinating and significant.

Spanish, by contrast, is one of the world's most widely spoken languages, a key to Latin American as well as Iberian culture, literature, history, and contemporary politics.

At UCL, this four-year, full-time programme divides your time equally between the two languages. You will develop skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and translation in both Hungarian and Spanish, alongside cultural content covering literature, film, history, linguistics, and politics in both language communities. The year abroad, spent in the third year, is split between countries where your two languages are spoken, giving you genuine immersive experience in both linguistic environments.

The breadth of modules available allows you to tailor the degree to your own interests. A typical entry tariff of 168 points reflects the academic level expected.

Graduates from this combination are well placed for careers in diplomacy, translation and interpreting, international business, journalism, cultural organisations, the civil service, and international law, particularly in roles where Central European expertise is valued alongside the much larger Spanish-speaking world. The pairing gives graduates a genuinely distinctive profile. Postgraduate study in area studies, modern languages, translation, or international relations is a common next step for those who wish to develop their expertise further.