Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years), MA drafted

Program Overview

This 5-year MA program combines advanced Spanish language skills with in-depth political studies, equipping graduates for careers in Europe, politics, media, and more. Led by renowned experts, the program includes a compulsory year abroad in a Spanish-speaking country and offers a range of courses in Spanish and Latin American studies. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in various fields, including European business, NGOs, and government service.

Program Outline

Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years), MA

Degree Overview

This program combines a highly developed skill set in a modern European language and culture with an in-depth exploration of national, European, and global politics. Led by renowned experts who comment regularly in the media on current world events, the program equips you with the perfect foundation for careers in Europe, politics, media, and other professional fields.

Outline

• Year 1:
• Compulsory courses: Academic Writing for Language & Literature; Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen; Politics & International Relations 1: Democracy and Governance; Politics & International Relations 2: Power and Conflict.
• Students select one course from Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Spanish Language options and one from Encountering the Other in Iberia and the Americas or Latin America: A Cultural History.
• Year 2:
• Compulsory courses: Ideas and Ideologies in Politics and International Relations; Global Politics: Equality and Inequality.
• Students select one course from Beginner/Intermediate or Intermediate/Advanced Spanish Language options and one from Latin America: Texts and Context or Rebels, Outsiders and Conformists.
• Year 3:
• Compulsory course: Residence Abroad Project.
• Year 4:
• Compulsory courses: Researching in the 21st Century; Spanish Language 6.
• Students select one course from a list of second-half session Level 3 Politics and International Relations options and 45 credits from Level 3 Spanish and Latin American Studies courses.
• Year 5:
• Compulsory course: Spanish Language 7.
• Students select one dissertation option and complete further coursework in Level 4 Spanish and Latin American Studies to reach a total of 60 credits in the discipline.

Assessment

The program uses a combination of coursework (essays, reports), practical assessments, and written examinations to evaluate students. The specific mix varies between subject areas, years of study, and individual courses. Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.

Teaching

The program employs various teaching methods, including individual projects, lectures, research, and tutorials. Students benefit from the expertise of a diverse faculty with specializations in political parties and elections, democracy, energy politics, European integration and regionalism, human rights and development issues, interest groups, nationalism, conflict resolution, and more.

Careers

Graduates are well-prepared for careers in Europe, politics, media, and other fields. Potential career paths include European business and organizations, NGOs, charities, international development, government service, marketing, and much more.

Other

• The program features a compulsory year abroad in a Spanish-speaking country during Year 3.
• Students have numerous opportunities to participate in events, exhibitions, film showings, and the annual May Festival on campus.
• The program boasts a dedicated library with extensive resources in Spanish and Latin American studies.

Tuition Fees for 2024/25 Academic Year

RUK

£9,250

EU / International students

£20,800

Home Students

£1,820