Course summary

Hispanic Studies at Warwick provides the opportunity to explore the extraordinary breadth and depth of Spanish language and Hispanic cultures in collaboration with recognised experts in the field. You will have access to outstanding facilities and resources. This includes flexible collaborative and individual learning spaces, as well as a vast selection of print, digital and multimedia learning materials. Our Hispanic Studies BA offers the possibility to take a range of optional modules in other departments. You will graduate as a highly qualified linguist, with advanced intercultural skills and a sophisticated understanding of key concepts and debates in Spanish-speaking cultures. The specialist communication, research, critical and evaluative skills you will gain are all highly sought after by employers. With around 400 million speakers in the world, Spanish is one of the most important languages for commerce and cultural exchange. This degree offers an innovative approach to studying the Spanish language alongside a diverse range of Hispanic cultures and history from across the world. You will be taught by academic specialists to develop your language skills and intercultural competence. Together, we will examine the historical, cultural, geographical, and political contexts in which Spanish is spoken across the world. Our flexible course covers cultural topics such as philosophy, literature, politics, history, linguistics, media and film. Core language modules develop an in-depth understanding of the Spanish language and its links to the cultural contexts where it is spoken. You can then choose optional modules to develop your academic interests in cross-school topics, a second language or Translation Studies. You will normally spend a year studying abroad in Spain or a Spanish-speaking country. This is an invaluable opportunity to immerse yourself in the linguistic and cultural contexts where Spanish is spoken, enhance your language skills and build international connections. You will have access to outstanding facilities and resources. This includes flexible collaborative and individual learning spaces, as well as a vast selection of print, digital and multimedia learning materials. You will graduate as a highly qualified linguist, with advanced intercultural skills and a sophisticated understanding of key concepts and debates in Hispanic cultures. The specialist communication, research, critical and evaluative skills you will gain are all highly sought after by employers. The Hispanic Studies degree is compatible with Warwick Business School’s Gateway to Business Programme.