English Studies and Spanish, BA (Hons)

Texts surround us in everyday life, from books and media to digital communications, and the skill of analysing their nuanced meanings can unlock opportunities across diverse professions. At the University of Stirling, the English Studies programme allows you to immerse yourself in global novels, plays, and poems, while incorporating creative writing to enhance your grasp of literary techniques and imagination. You will explore works from the medieval era to today, alongside linguistics and language history, benefiting from excellent teaching, expert visits, and events like the Booker Prize Initiative. This flexible BA can be combined with other subjects for a personalised honours degree.With approximately 250 million French speakers and 400 million Spanish speakers worldwide, proficiency in these languages offers vast career prospects. Stirling's Modern Languages programme teaches French and Spanish in a global context, developing advanced linguistic skills and insights into their associated societies, literature, and cultures. Students gain practical experience through study abroad partnerships in countries like France, Spain, and Canada, and can pair the course with fields such as Business Studies or Psychology to align with their goals. Our dedicated faculty supports your journey every step of the way.