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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Newcastle, Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Newcastle, Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Explore and study the languages, histories and societies of Spain, Portugal and Latin America and immerse yourself in these vibrant cultures.
Course overview
This four-year Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies 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.
You will study a range of research-informed modules, which include: social customs, art, music and the survival of indigenous people. You'll also have the opportunity to study Catalan and Italian.
You will achieve a high level of Spanish, both written and spoken, and your Portuguese will be built from a beginners' level.
You'll become a confident multilinguist, ready to embark on your career journey as a global citizen.
Teaching methods
The majority of language modules are taught by native speakers. You also work in language laboratories and undertake self-study in our award-winning Language Resource Centre.
Your future
Ability in languages is highly regarded by employers across all sectors, including industry and business. Employers value the linguistic skills and cultural awareness of graduates.
With ever more European and international connections, language skills are important and give you a real advantage in applying for a wide range of graduate jobs.
For some graduates teaching is a popular career choice, undertaking primary and secondary Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) or teaching English abroad. Others go into jobs where their language skills are desirable, such as the media, sales, e-commerce, and areas of finance.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
To include Spanish.
To include Spanish. Combination of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
A minimum of 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit is required. Evidence of study in the relevant languages to the required level is also required.
Including Spanish.
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
With Higher Level Spanish at grade 6 or above.
Including Spanish at H2.
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis, however evidence of study in Spanish at A Level or equivalent is also required.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year
£23,800 per year
Students from EU
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year
£23,800 per year
Students from International
Living costs - 10500-11500 a year
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