Hispanic Studies, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Do you want to broaden your horizons professionally, intellectually and culturally? Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Imagine being able to communicate and connect with people in over 20 countries. Through our BA in Hispanic Studies you can immerse yourself in Spanish and Latin American history and culture through music, literature, film and theatre.

• If your Spanish is at A-level, you will also learn Portuguese, the gateway to Portugal, Brazil and Lusophone Africa from your first year. You can carry on Portuguese to your final year or stop after the second year.

• If you start as a beginner in Spanish or with a GCSE, you will graduate with the same level of fluency in Spanish as those who began the course with an A level. You will also learn Portuguese in year 2 of the course.

Live the life and culture of Spain and Latin America (and Portugal and Brazil if you continue with Portuguese) in year three. This exciting opportunity could develop your communication skills, build your confidence and help you stand out to future employers.

Modules

Our first-year core modules are designed as an introduction. This means we will build everyone's knowledge to the same level, so you can progress through to year two.In year one, you take Spanish language at beginners' or post-A level. Post-A level students also take beginners' Portuguese. Your non-language modules (you choose four) introduce you to the literatures, cultures, history and societies of the Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking worlds. These modules are taught in English and give you an overview Hispanic Studies.In year two, your language classes in Spanish (and Portuguese for post-A level students) are dedicated to giving you the fluency and confidence for work or study during the year abroad. Students who started the course as beginners in Spanish take a module in beginners' Portuguese. Your non-language modules deepen your awareness of Hispanic and Lusophone cultures and societies.Your third academic year is spent in Spain and/or Spanish America either studying at a university, working as a language teaching assistant or doing a work placement. Post-A level students who intend to carry on with Portuguese in their final year can also spend time during their year abroad in Portugal and/or Brazil.Your final year is back at Nottingham where you will further develop the language skills you acquired on the Year Abroad. Students who started the degree as beginners in Spanish take the same language modules as those who studied the language post-A level, reaching the same degree level. In addition, you can take specialist modules based on the research we are currently doing. These modules are taught in small groups in English.

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Our first-year core modules are designed as an introduction. This means we will build everyone's knowledge to the same level, so you can progress through to year two. In year one, you take Spanish language at beginners' or post-A level. Post-A level students also take beginners' Portuguese. Your non-language modules (you choose four) introduce you to the literatures, cultures, history and societies of the Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking worlds. These modules are taught in English and give you an overview Hispanic Studies. In year two, your language classes in Spanish (and Portuguese for post-A level students) are dedicated to giving you the fluency and confidence for work or study during the year abroad. Students who started the course as beginners in Spanish take a module in beginners' Portuguese. Your non-language modules deepen your awareness of Hispanic and Lusophone cultures and societies. Your third academic year is spent in Spain and/or Spanish America either studying at a university, working as a language teaching assistant or doing a work placement. Post-A level students who intend to carry on with Portuguese in their final year can also spend time during their year abroad in Portugal and/or Brazil. Your final year is back at Nottingham where you will further develop the language skills you acquired on the Year Abroad. Students who started the degree as beginners in Spanish take the same language modules as those who studied the language post-A level, reaching the same degree level. In addition, you can take specialist modules based on the research we are currently doing. These modules are taught in small groups in English.