By looking at different parts of the Americas – the United States, Canada and Latin America – alongside one another, you will be able to develop a rounded understanding of the relationships between North and South America, in terms of history, culture, literature and politics.
We welcome beginners to Spanish and also students with an A-level in Spanish. For beginners, you could have no Spanish or a GCSE. If you have an A-level in Spanish, you may take beginners' Portuguese in your first year, after which you may continue studying the language into the final year. This gives you the chance to study Brazil in more depth.
Our non-language modules in Hispanic Studies cover the history, politics and cultures of Latin America, including the period of Spanish and Portuguese colonial expansion into the Americas.
In American Studies, you will learn about the history, politics, literature and culture of Anglophone North America.
Course Details - Modules
In year one Hispanics, you take Spanish language at beginners' (Spanish 1: Beginners) or post-A level (Spanish 1). Post-A level students may also take beginners' Portuguese. Your non-language modules (you choose one or two) 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.
In year one American Studies, you will choose between introductory courses on the basic themes and events of American history or the key authors and texts of American literature, from European settlement to the present. You will also take a multidisciplinary module that explores the literature, film and culture of Canada.
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 Hispanics modules expand your knowledge of these cultures and societies. Your American Studies modules help you to develop a multidisciplinary approach and you can choose from two key modules. You will also select from a range of specialised modules to enable you to study certain periods, events, authors or texts in more depth.
Your third academic year is spent in Spain and/or Latin America doing one of the following: 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 year four you will build on the language skills acquired on the Year Abroad. You can take specialist modules based on the research we are currently doing both in Hispanic Studies. In addition to the core Spanish module, you will write a dissertation in either American Studies or Hispanic Studies (the choice is yours).
Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
TR7K
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Including B in Spanish if taking. No language qualification required for beginners' pathway.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Sottish Advanced Highers at grades AB.
Pass with 60 credits overall; 45 at level 3. Of the level 3 credits, at least 21 should be passed at Merit or above.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.
If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
Including Spanish with 5 points at Higher Level or 6 points at Standard Level (B Programme) if taking. No language qualification required for beginners' pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.
Including M2 in Spanish if taking. No language qualification required for beginners' pathway.
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall.
GCSE requirements - English grade C (numeric grade 4).
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
20000.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
20000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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