BA Hons English and Hispanic Studies

Course overviewAre you passionate about language, literature and culture and eager to develop your skills in a language that will take you all over the world If so, you will love the opportunity to immerse yourself in English language and literature together with Hispanic Studies on this joint honours course.Your time will be divided equally between these two complementary subjects, in which you'll discover parallels and points of comparison throughout the course. In English, you'll take modules covering drama and performance, English language and applied linguistics, literature (from 1500 to the present) and medieval language and literature.We are proud to be ranked top 20 for English in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and Complete University Guide 2024).On the Hispanic Studies side, the course combines core language studies and opportunities to explore the cultures and histories of the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds. If you're a beginner in Spanish, an intensive beginners' course will develop your language skills rapidly, ensuring that you reach degree level by your final year. If you begin the course with A level Spanish (or equivalent), you'll study Portuguese as an additional language in year one, with opportunities to continue throughout your studies in order to reach degree level. Alongside your language modules, you'll gain expertise in Spanish and Portuguese literature and culture and the multinational histories associated with both languages.The year abroad opportunity allows you to experience real life in a Spanish-speaking environment. Honing your language skills and gaining valuable international experience. If you are continuing with Portuguese, you will spend part of your year in Portugal andor Brazil. For both languages, you have the choice of studying at a university, working in a school or undertaking a work placement.By the end of the course you will have expertise in Spanish and English language and culture, with additional knowledge of Portuguese for post-A level Spanish students. You will be adept at analysing different texts and communicating your ideas.How you will be assessedYou will be assessed by a wide variety of methods, consisting mainly of coursework and exams, but you may also be tasked with commentaries, dissertations, group work, in-class tests, portfolios and presentations.Each module has its own methods of assessment and we strive to make these as varied as possible so that everyone can perform to the best of their abilities. When choosing optional modules, you will be able to see how the module is assessed in advance.Assessment methodsCommentaryDissertationEssayIn-class testOral examPortfolio (writtendigital)PresentationReflective reviewWritten examCareers overviewStudying languages can open up a world of opportunities. From banking to charities and from teaching to MI5, businesses and organisations across the globe seek to employ language specialists.During this degree you’ll be able to choose from a wide range of modules, allowing you to tailor your studies around personal interests. In doing so you’ll start to identify potential career paths and begin to discover your areas of professional interest.In addition to language skills, you’ll develop transferable skills highly sought after by employers such as confident communication skills, strict attention to detail and the ability to work within different cultures and organisational styles.Combining language studies with English will help you develop the ability to communicate effectively, present your ideas engagingly and critically examine diverse forms of communication.