Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies BA (Hons)

Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries are among the most diverse and dynamic in the world.This four-year degree will allow you to combine Spanish with learning the Portuguese language, so you can explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking and Lusophone world.You’ll develop your language skills through core modules, while being introduced to key areas of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American culture and history.Optional modules will allow you to explore these vibrant regions through topics such as postcolonial literature, Latin American cinema, the African diaspora and the Spanish Civil War. You’ll be able to pick up practical skills such as translation or specialised language for business purposes.This degree includes time abroad in both a Spanish-speaking and a Lusophone country.The cultural branches of the governments of Spain and Portugal – Instituto Cervantes and the Camões Institute have branches on campus, as does the cultural arm of the Catalan autonomous government, Institut Ramon Llull.