Study abroad in Barcelona, Spain: Most popular universities for Language Studies.

Are you thinking of studying Language Studies, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Language Studies in Barcelona, Spain. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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Autonomous University of Barcelona

Since its first years, the UAB strived to set the foundations for a university model based on the respect for the basic principles of autonomy, participation and social commitment. 
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Pompeu Fabra University

UPF is a public, international and research-intensive university that, in just twenty-five years, has earned a place for itself among the best universities in Europe.
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University of Barcelona

The University of Barcelona (UB) is the most formidable public institution of higher education in Catalonia, catering to the needs of the greatest number of students and delivering the broadest and most comprehensive offering in higher educational courses.
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Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

We are a prestigious university and home to over 6,000 students. Here you will find 14 degree programmes, 8 dual degree international programmes and a wide range of master's and postgraduate degrees, in addition to continuing education courses in the field of your choice.
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Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

We believe that higher education must be more than just a process that ends with an official qualification. It has to help individuals, businesses, institutions and society at large to develop. We need to provide people with skills and knowledge so they can bring value to society. We've been reinventing the university since 1995, when the UOC was created as the world's first online university.
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Most popular Language Studies programmes for international students in Barcelona

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Language Studies degree in Barcelona.

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Double bachelor's degree in Translation and Interpreting and Applied Languages

Pompeu Fabra University

UPF's bachelor's degree programme in Translation and Interpretation offers modern training for this expanding sector of professional activity. It emphasizes both the most relevant aspects of philology (grammar, literary tradition, etc.) and new linguistic disciplines (including discourse analysis, terminology and computational linguistics).
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Spanish Studies

Autonomous University of Barcelona

The design of this PhD programme in Spanish Studies is the result of several contextual factors, from the most obvious, such as the requirements to adapt to the Royal Decree 99/2011, which regulates doctoral studies, to the teaching and research history and tradition of the Department of Spanish Studies that is offering it.
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Language Learning and Technology

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Last few days to enrol! This Language Learning and Technology specialisation course at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) focuses on issues relevant to teachers of foreign languages seeking professional development and certification in the use of new technologies in foreign language teaching in both online and blended settings. 
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Lenguas y Culturas Románicas

Autonomous University of Barcelona

El programa de doctorado en Lenguas y Culturas Románicas tiene como objetivo la elaboración de una tesis doctoral que tenga como objeto el estudio metalingüístico o el estudio aplicado de producciones en, al menos, una lengua románica, eventualmente en contraste o en combinación con otras lenguas (incluidas, obviamente, las lenguas románicas).
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Ciencia Cognitiva y Lenguaje

Autonomous University of Barcelona

Este máster ha obtenido la nueva distinción International Master's Programme (IMP) otorgada por la Generalitat de Catalunya.
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Communication and Language Disorders (Updating and Research in Language, Voice and Auditory Deficit Specialisation)

Autonomous University of Barcelona

The official master's degree in Communication and Language Disorders is offered jointly by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the Ramon Llull University.
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Arts and Humanities - English and Catalan Studies

Autonomous University of Barcelona

The Bachelor's Degree in English and Catalan Studies offers a solid trainingin the Catalan and English language, literature and culture. Graduates will acquire expert knowledge in Catalan and English, today's de facto international language. 
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Construction and Representation of Cultural Identity

University of Barcelona

The objective of this master's degree is to offer studies in literary and cultural analysis which follow the guidelines proposed by the European Higher Education Area and which can be accredited in many European university study programs.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Language Studies

Language Studies degrees focus on two main aspects: the first is teaching students at least one foreign language, like English, German, French, Spanish, etc. The second is exploring the structure and functions of language and communication and their impact on human societies. Future graduates develop communication, analytical and research skills and find work as translators, interpreters, copywriters, editors, journalists, teachers, etc.

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