You will benefit from the disciplines of both history and languages, and can bring them together looking at the development of the Spanish and Portuguese empires, the creation of modern Latin America and Lusophone Africa, the complexity of culture and history in Spain and Portugal.
We take beginners in Spanish and students with an A-level in Spanish. For beginners you can be someone with no Spanish or someone with a GCSE. Those of you with an A-level in Spanish will take beginners Portuguese in your first year after which you may carry it on to the final year. This gives you the chance to go to countries such as Portugal and Brazil, as well as Spanish speaking countries during your third year abroad.
Our non-language Hispanic Studies modules cover the history, politics and cultures of the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking worlds. Our range of modules looks at specific aspects of the different nations, cultures and histories of this global community, from sixteenth-century expansion to today.
In History, you will learn about how history is written, debated and researched. You will explore history in different periods and regions and, in your final year, you will work on individual projects for which you will undertake your own research.
Course Details - 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.
Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Humanities and 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:
VR14
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 History. Spanish also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Sottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including History and Spanish. No language is required for beginners pathway.
Pass with 60 credits overall; 45 at level 3. Of the 45 credits, at least 21 should be graded Merit or above and this must include 9 credits of History graded Distinction. A Level Spanish grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
Including History and Spanish. No language is required for beginners pathway. 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. A Level History (or UoN accepted equivalent) required. A Level Spanish (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
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 5 points in History at Higher Level. If studying Spanish post A Level you will also need either 5 points in Spanish Higher Level or 6 points in Spanish at Standard Level (Programme B). No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside A Level History grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent). A Level Spanish grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level History (or UoN accepted equivalent) required. A Level Spanish (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level History (or UoN accepted equivalent) required. A Level Spanish (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. A Level History grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent). A Level Spanish grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
Including History. Spanish also required for post A Level study but no language required for beginners pathway.
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including 8.0 in History. If taking post A Level then 8.0 in Spanish. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
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
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University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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