Course summary

A modern languages degree equips you with excellent communication, research, critical and evaluative skills, all of which are highly sought after by employers. Our Hispanic Studies with Film Studies (BA) degree will give you the opportunity to specialise in Spanish language and Hispanic culture while spending a quarter of your time on Film Studies. Spanish is a world language with around 400 million speakers. Today, Spanish is one of the most important languages for commerce and cultural exchange. We offer an innovative approach, combining the study of the Spanish language with the study of the diverse range of Hispanic cultures across Europe, the Caribbean, the Americas, including aspects of Hispanic history in Africa and the Pacific. Combining Hispanic Studies with film means you will graduate as a highly qualified linguist with advanced intercultural skills. You will gain an excellent knowledge of visual aesthetics, cinematic culture and narrative forms. You will spend a 75% of your time on Hispanic Studies and 25% of your time focusing on Film Studies. Your second or third year will normally be spent abroad, consolidating and enhancing your learning.