Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (Spanish) BA at Royal Holloway, University of London

Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages explores the key areas of contemporary politics and international relations and combines these with the in-depth study of Spanish language, society and culture. Taught in partnership between the Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy, and the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, this course is informed by the outstanding research and international outlook of both departments.

Department: Politics and International Relations  |  Duration: 4 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Introduction to International Relations, Introduction to Politics and Government; Spanish Language: Culture and Translation, Spanish Ab Initio Written I, Spanish Ab Initio Oral I, Spanish Advanced Written I, Spanish Advanced Oral I and others; Year 2: Understanding the European Union: Politics and Theory; Year 3: Year Abroad; Year 4: European Union Public Policy. Optional modules: Year 1: Spanish Language: Culture and Translation, Journeys of Identity Discovery, Subversion and Destruction in the Hispanic Worlds; Year 2: Democracy in Britain, Contemporary Political Theory, International Political Economy, War and Security in World Politics, Modern Political Thought and others; 20th-Century Mexican Visual Arts and Film, Rebels, Revolution & Representation in Latin America, Constructing Identity in Contemporary Spanish Film, Advanced Spanish Translation: Skills and Practice, Deceit, Desire and the Self: Literature of the Spanish Golden Age and others; Year 4: European Union Foreign Policy, Power and Money in the European Union, Politics and/or International Relations Dissertation, US Foreign Policy - History, Young People's Politics and others.

Career pathways

A global economy offers exciting opportunities to those wanting to pursue successful and rewarding careers. An ability to speak languages and a keen analytical mind are among the most sought-after qualities in today’s highly competitive job market; Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages equips students with both.

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