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Spanish degrees in Ireland

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Spanish - Arts BA (Hons)

University College Cork (UCC) Ireland

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Spanish BA (Hons)

Trinity College Dublin Ireland

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All Bachelors Degrees in Spanish

Looking for graduate level options? See Masters degrees in Spanish in Ireland

Study a Spanish degree in Ireland in 2025

As the official language of over 20 countries and the world's second most widely spoken language, Spanish is a popular language to study in higher education. Studying Spanish unlocks access to an incredibly diverse range of culture and history, as you learn about Hispanic cultures and customs, and the different varieties of the language that exist around the world.

Graduates of degrees in Spanish will develop communication skills that can be utilised in a wide range of careers in areas such as business services, translation, teaching, politics, marketing and tourism.

Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes, including lectures, tutorials, seminars and group projects. Depending on your course, you may also have the option to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Spanish language
  • Spanish and Latin America studies
  • Cultural studies
  • Hispanic history and culture
  • Linguistics studies

Study in Ireland

With a reputation for being one of the worlds friendliest countries, Ireland would be a great choice for an international student. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in Ireland, who are welcoming more and more international students into their communities each year. Several of the universities in Ireland are ranked in the QS World University rankings, which displays the country's ability to offer a top quality university education to students from all over the world.

See our detailed guide to studying in Ireland for international students.

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