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Spanish Language courses in the UK
Study Spanish abroad? Do you want information about studying Spanish in the UK? Spanish is the dominant language in Latin America and is spoken by close to 400 million people in 21 countries. Growing political stability and economy in many large Spanish-speaking countries, the language's enormous geographical reach in Latin America and the growing popularity of warmer and cheaper regions as holiday destinations have led to an increase in the popularity of Spanish as a foreign language worldwide. Spanish is the language in the world that is studied and learned the most after English.
You will always have many advantages if you master several languages, both in your working life and in your free time. The studies also give you the opportunity to exchange to a country where Spanish is spoken, so that you can learn to use it in everyday life. During the course, you will learn about the structure of the language, pronunciation, dialects and language usage. In addition, you will get an introduction to literature, history and culture. The course often includes subjects in grammar and linguistics, practical language use, literature and culture. The course will give you solid knowledge of the Spanish language and language use, as well as Spanish-language and Latin American culture and literature. On some studies, you will practice a number of professional language techniques such as translation, interpretation and editing.
It is common to study Spanish together with another language or subject. You will be able to study Spanish together with French, German, European studies, politics, business, history, art history, literature and many other subject areas. This means that you have the opportunity to develop competence within two studies, while at the same time building up good language skills. You will also develop a cultural awareness. Other studies that may suit you are other language studies, Latin American studies, history, literature, linguistics, translation, social anthropology, sociology or cultural studies. Some examples of possible studies at master's level are a focus on Spanish in a modern context, Latin American studies, translation, literature or cultural studies.
Study abroad opportunities
Language studies are often four year undergraduate degrees, where there are opportunities to spend a period abroad as an integral part of the degree. On the vast majority of studies, you will have the opportunity to spend a year or a semester at a university in Spain or a country where they speak Spanish. You can then either study at a university, work as a teaching assistant or take other work experience. This gives you a unique opportunity to develop your language skills and gain an insight into the academic and cultural side of Spanish.
MASTER'S DEGREE IN ONE YEAR
After completing an undergraduate degree, you have a broad background and you qualify for a number of master's degrees. In the UK you can apply for almost any master's degree without necessarily having an undergraduate in the same field of study. Of course, a relevant bachelor's degree would be advantageous, but it is not always a requirement. After completing an undergraduate degree, you will also be able to go on to a master's degrees in for instance Business, Management, Marketing etc. Across the Pond advisors are happy to send you suggestions for courses that will suit you. In the UK, a master's degrees usually takes one year.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
With a degree in Spanish you have many opportunities and it is a great advantage to master another language in today's global job market. With good language skills, it will be easier to get a job in an international company or organisation. You will be able to work as an administrator, journalist, translator, interpreter, or in teaching or marketing. There are also job opportunities in media and tourism.
We also recommend working in your home country during the holidays while you are a student in the UK. When you are looking for a job after graduation, it will be a huge advantage to be able to have work experience on your CV, but it will also be very useful to start as early as possible to make contacts in working life. You often have long holidays as a student in the UK, so there are good opportunities to be able to go home and work during these periods.
