Spanish

Studying Spanish gives you the linguistic, analytical and cultural skills to communicate confidently in one of the world's most influential languages.

You will explore Hispanic society, multiculturalism, politics, film, literature and the arts, while developing real fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing.

What you will study

Aspects of Hispanic Society

• Changing family structures, attitudes to marriage and the influence of the Catholic Church
• Social media, smartphones, and digital communication
• Equal rights, feminism and gender issues

Multiculturalism in Hispanic Society

• Immigration and its social, economic and political impact
• Racism, xenophobia and anti-racist legislation
• Coexistence of cultures through education and religion

Artistic Culture in the Hispanic World

• Modern-day idols, music, film and celebrity culture
• Regional identity, gastronomy, languages and traditions
• Cultural heritage, architecture and tourism

Aspects of Political Life

• Youth engagement, politics and unemployment
• Franco's dictatorship and the evolution of monarchy
• Social movements, protest and union power

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Next steps – where might it lead?

Studying Spanish can lead to degrees such as:

• Modern Languages and Linguistics
• Cultural Studies
• Literature
• Law
• Translation and Interpreting
• Journalism, media and communications

What experience and skills will you gain?

You'll develop a broad set of transferable and career-ready skills, including:

• Confident communication in spoken and written Spanish through regular debate, discussion and structured practice
• The ability to analyse cultural, social and political issues across the Hispanic world and compare them with the UK
• Strong skills in translation, summarising, and interpreting complex texts and audio from authentic sources
• Critical thinking and the ability to form persuasive arguments in two languages

Future careers – where might this take you?

Graduates can pursue careers such as:

• Translation and Interpreting (£17,000-£50,000)
• Journalist (£20,000-£50,000)
• Teaching (£32,000-£50,000)
• International Business, Politics, and Public Sector (£33,000-£75,000)