MA (Hons) Spanish at University of Glasgow

Spanish at Glasgow covers the language, literature, culture and history of Spain and Latin America, taught by staff who work with native speakers from across the Spanish-speaking world. It includes a compulsory year abroad in third year.

Department: School of Modern Languages & Cultures  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 offers Spanish language and culture for those with a Higher or A-level in Spanish, or an intensive beginners' course; Year 2 extends linguistic skills and cultural knowledge. Year 3 is spent abroad as a language assistant, on an independently approved work placement or at a partner university, and Years 4 and 5 combine core Spanish with linguistic, literary, cultural and historical options.

Career pathways

Language graduates go into media, arts organisations, teaching, civil service fast stream, banking, management, public relations and the diplomatic service; graduate roles include translations project manager, TEFL teacher and trainee solicitor.

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