This degree combines English with the study of Spanish, the second most widely spoken European language in the world. The course is ideal for those with an enquiring mind and a passion for exploring the cultures of other countries and societies, including those of Latin America. It offers an enriching experience with exciting intellectual challenges and a wide range of options that will allow you to pursue your own interests.Students on this course will join two large departments with top researchers in a great diversity of fields and will be encouraged to develop expertise and research skills relevant to both subjects, while also considering the relationships between them.You will explore a rich variety of texts in their social, political and historical contexts and will develop excellent critical and communication skills, both in English and in Spanish.You will follow a structured language course in Spanish, as well as explore the rich history and culture of Spanish-speaking countries and communities, choosing from a range of units in literature, film, history, thought, politics, linguistics and visual culture. You will spend your third year abroad in a Spanish-speaking country, extending your language skills and cultural knowledge.You will complete a dissertation during your final year, a project that will ask you to bring together the skills you have developed while studying both disciplines.Teaching is delivered through lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and one-to-one project supervision. Assessments may include presentations, essays, commentaries, exams, collaborative projects, debates, podcasts, video essays, and dissertations.Our course will ensure you practise a range of skills, which will make you attractive to future employers in the globalised workplace and in the sector of your choice.Spanish can be studied from beginners' level and post-A level (or equivalent). All modern languages students have access to our state-of-the-art Multimedia Centre. You can also access extracurricular activities such as talks by visiting speakers, societies, language cafes, student newspapers, and talent shows.