Hispanic Studies and History, BA (Hons)

This joint honours degree in History and Hispanic Studies allows students passionate about historical inquiry to combine it with Spanish language mastery and immersion in Spanish-speaking cultures. It offers a customizable curriculum covering language, business, culture, history, and politics, enabling personalization based on personal interests or career goals.In the first two years, students take 60 credits each in History and Hispanic Studies, starting with foundational language courses (beginner or advanced) and modules on Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking societies. The third year involves a placement abroad in Spain, Spanish America, or related regions for practical experience. The final year builds on this with advanced language development, specialized history topics, and research-based modules.

Hispanic Studies In years one, two and three you will take 60 credits in each of History and Hispanic Studies modules. In year one Hispanic Studies you take Spanish language at beginners or post-A level. Post-A level students may also take beginners Portuguese. Beginners will reach the same degree standard as non-beginners. You will also choose non-language modules to introduce you to the cultures, history and societies of the Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking worlds. These modules are taught in English and give you an overview of Hispanic Studies. Your core history module is Learning History. This module will show you how to reflect on the nature of history as a discipline and develop skills required for the writing and debating of history by practising skills and exploring methodology. In year two your language classes in Spanish (and Portuguese if you continue with it) are dedicated to giving you the fluency and confidence for work or study during the year abroad. Your optional Hispanics modules expand your knowledge of these cultures and societies. You will also take optional history modules which will allow you to expand your understanding of different regions and time periods. Your third academic year is spent in Spain and/or Spanish America either studying at a university, working as a language teaching assistant or doing a work placement. If you intend to carry on with Portuguese after year two you may also spend the year in Portugal and/or Brazil. In your final year you will develop the language skills you built up on the Year Abroad. In history you will select a Special Subject (which involves in-depth study of a particular topic taught in seminars) and one optional module. In addition, you can take specialist modules based on the research we are currently doing both in History and in Hispanic Studies.