Program Overview

Hispanic Studies BA Hons

Overview

The BA in Hispanic Studies is a four-year undergraduate degree that allows students to immerse themselves in Spanish and Latin American history and culture through music, literature, film, and theatre. The course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the Spanish-speaking world and its cultures, as well as the skills to communicate effectively in Spanish.

Course Structure

The course is divided into four years, with the third year spent abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. The first two years focus on developing language skills, with modules on Spanish language, literature, and culture. The third year is spent abroad, where students can study at a university, work as a language teaching assistant, or undertake a work placement. The final year focuses on advanced language skills and specialized modules on topics such as Spanish American literature, politics, and culture.

Modules

Year One

• Spanish 1
• Portuguese 1: Beginners
• Spanish 1: Beginners
• Culture and Society in Brazil, Portugal and Portuguese-speaking Africa
• Literature in Spanish
• Modern Latin America

Year Two

• Spanish 2
• Portuguese 2: Beginners
• Spanish 2: Beginners
• Portuguese 1: Beginners
• Nation Building and National Identities in the Lusophone World
• Luso-Hispanic Cinemas
• New World(s): Contacts, Conquests and Conflict in Early Modern Hispanic History and Culture
• Modern Spanish and Spanish American Literature and Film

Year Three

• Year abroad

Year Four

• Spanish 3
• Brazilian Slave Society
• Portuguese 3
• Translation, Power and Gender in the Spanish-speaking World
• Business and Society in Spain
• Making the Cuban Revolution: Ideology, Culture and Identity in Cuba since 1959
• Literature and Film under Franco
• Dissertation in Hispanic Studies
• Communicating and Teaching Languages for Undergraduate Ambassadors
• Spanish American Narrative and Film
• Politics and Literature in Contemporary Spain
• Memory and the Future in Iberian and Latin American Culture and Politics

Assessment

Assessment methods include coursework, exams, commentaries, dissertations, group work, in-class tests, portfolios, and presentations.

Careers

Studying languages can open up a world of opportunities, from banking to charities and from teaching to MI5. The course provides students with transferable skills highly sought after by employers, such as confident communication skills, strict attention to detail, and the ability to work within different cultures and organizational styles.

Fees

The tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic year is £9,535 for UK undergraduate students. International students can expect to pay £23,000 per year.

Entry Requirements

• ABB at A level, including B in Spanish
• 30 Points overall or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates
• IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any element

Additional Information

The course is taught by native speakers, and class sizes vary depending on the topic and type. The university offers a range of support services, including peer mentoring, careers advice, and language support.