Education with Spanish

Program Overview

The BA Education with Spanish program at Aberystwyth University combines Spanish language and culture studies with educational principles and practices. Enhance your Spanish fluency, cultural understanding, and teaching skills. Participate in an exciting exchange opportunity in Spain, preparing you for a wide range of careers in education and beyond.

Program Outline

Aberystwyth University - BA Education with Spanish (X3R4)

Degree Overview:

This program combines the study of Spanish language and culture with the principles and practices of education. The program includes an exciting exchange opportunity in Spain, where students can either teach English through the British Council program or study at a partner university.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Core Modules:
• Children's Development and Learning (ED14520) - 20 credits
• Partnerships in Principle and Practice (ED14420) - 20 credits
• The Learner and the Learning Environment (ED13820) - 20 credits
• Beginners Spanish 1 (SP10820) - 20 credits
• Beginners Spanish 2 (SP11020) - 20 credits
• Hispanic Civilization (SP10610) - 10 credits
• Spanish Language Advanced (SP19930) - 30 credits
• Optional Modules:
• Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years (ED14620) - 20 credits
• Inclusive Learning Practices (ED11820) - 20 credits
• Key Skills for University (ED13620) - 20 credits
• Language Development (ED14320) - 20 credits
• Policies and Issues in Education (ED10120) - 20 credits

Year 2:

• Core Modules:
• Psychology of Learning and Thinking (ED20120) - 20 credits
• Spanish Language (SP20130) - 30 credits
• Optional Modules:
• Discourses Language and Education (ED22420) - 20 credits
• Education, Diversity and Equality (ED20420) - 20 credits
• Literacy in Young Children (ED20220) - 20 credits
• Making Sense of the Curriculum (ED20820) - 20 credits
• Research Methods (ED20320) - 20 credits
• Safeguarding and Professional Practice (ED24320) - 20 credits
• Working with Children (ED20620) - 20 credits
• Language of Business and Current Affairs 1 (SP20310) - 10 credits
• The Spanish Avant-Garde (SP20010) - 10 credits

Year 3:

• Year Abroad: Students can choose to study at a partner university in Spain or work as an English language assistant in Spain or another Spanish-speaking country.

Year 4:

• Core Modules:
• Assessment and Education (ED30120) - 20 credits
• Spanish Language (SP30130) - 30 credits
• Optional Modules:
• Children's Rights (ED30620) - 20 credits
• Communication (ED34720) - 20 credits
• Emotional and Social Development (ED34820) - 20 credits
• Major dissertation (ED33640) - 40 credits
• Mathematical Development in the Early Years (ED30320) - 20 credits
• Special Educational Needs (ED30420) - 20 credits
• Traducción al español (SP39910) - 10 credits

Assessment:

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including exams, essays, projects, bibliographic exercises, reflective diaries, posters, and presentations.

Teaching:

The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, interactive tutorials, and workshops. Lectures are recorded for students to review at their convenience. Spanish language workshops are conducted in small groups to facilitate focused learning and interaction with experts.

Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers in:

• Teaching and Education (including SEN)
• Social Care
• Nursing
• Speech therapy
• Social work
• Translation
• Marketing and Advertising
• Human Resources
• Tourism Sector

Other:

• The Department of Modern Languages provides four hours of intensive language classes per week, covering writing/reading, aural, listening, and translation.
• The University has a dedicated academic employability coordinator who works with the careers service to provide students with career education, employer exposure, and individual support.
• The University's Careers department offers various work experience opportunities, including GO Wales and YES (Year in Employment Scheme).