Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies - BA (Hons)

Newcastle University

This Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies BA Honours degree focuses on developing your language skills in Spanish and Portuguese. You're encouraged to explore the rich linguistic, social and cultural diversity of the Iberian Peninsula, Latin America and the Spanish Caribbean.Study a range of research-informed modules which cover topics such as:social customsartmusicthe survival of indigenous peopleIn addition, you'll have the opportunity to study Catalan from Stage 2.You will achieve an advanced level of Spanish, both written and spoken. You will also build your Portuguese from a beginners' level.Benefit from the flexibility of an optional Year Abroad or UK Careers PlacementShape your degree to suit your personal and professional goals with one of three flexible options. You can choose to:  spend a year abroad in your third year to develop your language skills among native speakers and experience a different culture undertake a Careers Placement Year in the UK in your third year to gain valuable work experiencecomplete your degree in 3 years without spending time on a Year Abroad or on a Careers Placement YearRegardless of what you choose to do, you will confirm this with us in Stage 2 after receiving guidance and support.You'll become a confident linguist, ready to embark on your career journey as a global citizen.Find out more about other undergraduate programmes on the School of Modern Languages website.