Spanish and Latin American Studies BA

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

R4T7

Campuses

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 25-Jan-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,800 / year

Apply Date 25-Jan-2023

Spanish and Latin American Studies BA

About

Course overview

The integrated study of language, literature, history and film is the hallmark of this degree. You are required to take modules to the value of 120 credits each year comprising an introductory core module in Year 1, Spanish language modules (with the option of also studying Portuguese), as well as choosing from a wide range of optional modules in all years on subjects including Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American literature, history, and film.

You will be exposed to broad cultural movements, issues and approaches and be able to draw on the full range of specialisms within the School. You will also take comparative modules, allowing you to study subjects like literature, art and culture in a wider, cross-cultural frame.

Over the four years, you will deepen your knowledge of the Spanish language while also developing valuable skills in cultural literacy and critical thinking.

What this course will give you

UCL is a leading, exceptionally well-connected centre for Hispanic and Latin American studies, with a wealth of expertise in all areas and periods. Portuguese and Brazilian studies are a recent and thriving addition, with expertise ranging from Renaissance Portugal to Modernist Brazil and Lusophone Africa.

You will have high-quality language instruction combined with innovative, research-led cultural teaching. You will take classes in literature: Cervantes through Borges to contemporary fiction; film: Buñuel to current Latin American trends; and history: Cortés through Andean cultures to 20th century dictatorships.

Your third year is spent in a Spanish-speaking country, an experience which benefits your linguistic and cultural understanding. We have links with leading universities in Spain and Latin America.

You will benefit from the resources of the UCL and Senate House libraries, the Instituto Cervantes, Canning House, and numerous Spanish-speaking embassies. London hosts the UK's largest Hispanic community and provides a wealth of cultural events, from film festivals to literary evenings.

This four-year degree combines the study of Spanish language and its varieties with modules in the literature, film, history and cultures of Spain and Latin America, from the early modern period to the present day.

If you are interested in Portuguese, you may study it from beginner level alongside Spanish on this programme.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A levels IB Diploma Other qualifications

Grades: ABB
Subjects: Spanish grade A required.
GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Contextual offer information

Grades: BBC more about contextual offers
Subjects: Spanish required at grade B.
GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Points: 34
Subjects: A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects including Spanish at grade 6, with no higher level score below 5.

Contextual offer

Points: 30 more about contextual offers
Subjects: A total of 15 points in three higher level subjects including Spanish at grade 6, with no higher level score below 5.

UK applicants qualifications

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:

Equivalent qualification

Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction, 12 credits at Merit and 3 credits at Pass in the Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

D3,M1,M1 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects. Spanish at D3 required.

A,B,B at Advanced Highers (or A,B at Advanced Higher and B,B,B at Higher). Spanish grade A at Advanced Higher required.

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A levels at grades ABB. Spanish A level grade A required.

International applications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 4

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.

Career

The foundation of your career

Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese opens up exciting career possibilities around the world with graduates having an understanding of literature, culture, media, politics and business across the continents. Beyond the Americas and the Iberian Peninsula, Spanish and Portuguese are fast-growing languages in many other parts of the world, including the UK.

Popular career paths for graduates include teaching or education (20%), consultancy (20%), working in charities, NGOs and international development (20%), construction, built environment and property (20%) law, or translation and interpreting. The pursuit of further study and academic research (20%) is also an option open to you.*

*Graduate Outcomes Survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of UK and EU graduates in the 2017-2021 cohorts.

Employability

There are many career opportunities for UCL's modern language graduates. We seek to embed within our teaching the acquisition of transferable skills such as leadership, teamwork and communication skills, as well as linguistic and cultural knowledge.

70% of Spanish and Latin American Studies BA graduates were in work, further study or due to start work or study, 15 months after graduation.*

*Graduate Outcomes survey