Hispanic Studies
Bachelor's degree
In Bristol
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bristol
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Duration
4 Years
To develop a good knowledge of the Spanish language and the ability to understand it in its written and spoken forms and to speak and write it well. To provide students with a grounding in the languages, literature, society, culture, politics and history of Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries from the medieval period through to the present day. To enable students to acquire an in-depth specialist knowledge of specific aspects and periods of the language, literature, society, culture and history of Spain and Latin America.
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About this course
Subjects required at A Level or equivalent
ABB - BBC
Grade B in Spanish for Spanish and Hispanic Studies*
14-19 Advanced Diploma
Grade A or B overall in any Diploma subject, to include grade B in A-level Spanish (ASL)
BTEC: DDM - DMM*
Access
Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit and / or Distinction*
SQA
SH: AABBB - BBBCC including Spanish
AH: if offered, B in Spanish
Welsh Bacc
Pass Advanced Diploma with AB - BB in two A-levels including Spanish
IB Diploma
33 - 30 points overall to include 6, 6/5, 5 at Higher level including Spanish
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Course programme
BA Hispanic Studies (Spanish entry)
Programme structure
Year 1:
- Spanish Language
- Introduction to the History of Spain and Latin America
- Introduction to the Literature of Spain and Latin America
- The Linguistic History of Spain
- Either three Portuguese Language units or three Catalan units
Year 2:
- Spanish Language
- Either Portuguese Language or Catalan Language plus four optional units
Year 3:
- Year Abroad
Year 4:
- Spanish Language
- Either Portuguese Language or Catalan Language plus four optional units
Aims:
- To develop a good knowledge of the Spanish language and the ability to understand it in its written and spoken forms and to speak and write it well.
- To provide students with a grounding in the languages, literature, society, culture, politics and history of Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries from the medieval period through to the present day.
- To enable students to acquire an in-depth specialist knowledge of specific aspects and periods of the language, literature, society, culture and history of Spain and Latin America.
- To develop a good knowledge of the Portuguese or Catalan language and the ability to understand it in its written and spoken forms and to speak and write it well.
- To provide students with a grounding in some aspects of the language, literature, society, culture, politics and history of countries where Portuguese or Catalan are spoken, with an emphasis on the modern period.
- To enable students to acquire an in-depth specialist knowledge of a small number of specific aspects and periods of the language, literature, society, culture, politics and/or history of the countries where the Portuguese or Catalan language is spoken.
Entry Requirements
Subjects required at A Level or equivalent
- ABB - BBC
- Grade B in Spanish for Spanish and Hispanic Studies*
14-19 Advanced Diploma
- Grade A or B overall in any Diploma subject, to include grade B in A-level Spanish (ASL)
BTEC: DDM - DMM*
Access
- Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit and / or Distinction*
SQA
- SH: AABBB - BBBCC including Spanish
- AH: if offered, B in Spanish
Welsh Bacc
- Pass Advanced Diploma with AB - BB in two A-levels including Spanish
IB Diploma
- 33 - 30 points overall to include 6, 6/5, 5 at Higher level including Spanish
EB
- 77 - 73% overall with 7 or 8 in Spanish
IELTS
- 6.5 in all parts
Selection:
UCAS form; an interview may be offered for applicants with non-standard qualifications / academic backgrounds
Deferred Entry:
Considered, but very limited number of offers made each cycle
Other Qualifications:
All applicants should show a proven capacity for language learning
Hispanic Studies