Course Overview
Our Graduate Diploma in Spanish and Latin American Studies is ideal if you are keen to familiarise yourself with the rich cultural histories of Spain and Latin America, including Brazil, while also improving your Spanish and your research and study skills.
Why choose this course?
- You will be taught by specialists from a centre of teaching and research excellence that prides itself on research-led teaching in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish, making it an outstanding multidisciplinary team.
- This course has been designed to refresh your knowledge in preparation for a Master's degree, particularly after having taken a break from studying, or if you have a degree in a different, but relevant subject area.
- It will suit international students who want to deepen their knowledge of Spanish language and Spanish and Latin American cultures while experiencing life and study in the UK.
- It is also ideal for teachers who want to refresh and deepen their knowledge, but are not quite ready to undertake a full MA.
What you will learn
This course will help you reinforce your Spanish language skills at an advanced level and develop your analytical and critical skills in the study of Spanish and Latin American cultural forms, including art, film, history, literature and urban studies. You will learn the latest theoretical approaches to cultural critique and explore a wide range of cultural forms within their social and historical contexts.
How you will learn
This course is available to study full- or part-time. It follows an evening timetable with classes taking place in the evening, so you can balance your studies with other commitments, such as family or work.
You will take modules at final-year undergraduate degree level, some of which will be option modules you can choose from depending on your interests.