Undergraduate
BA Spanish and Latin American Studies
Is
this programme for me?
The programme extends a
warm welcome to students from all walks of life who
have an interest in the language, history and culture
of the Hispanic world. Whether you want to study a
degree with a view to enhancing your career prospects,
fulfilling a life-long ambition or simply because you
enjoy learning the programme should inspire you and
assist you in achieving your goals.
Programme aims
The BA combines the
study of the Spanish language with aspects of Spanish
and Latin American culture from the medieval period to
the present day. You'll gain skills in reading,
writing and speaking Spanish. Optional units include
art, film, and political and historical writing.
Emphasis is also placed on ways of reading texts, in
order to develop your analytical and critical skills.
Programme structure
The BA consists of 11
units
Prestige and career
progression
The programme has been
developed by the Department of Spanish and Latin
American Studies at Birkbeck, a 5* faculty - the top
UK rating. It is a research-active department with
expertise covering a range of specialisations to
include language, literary and cultural studies, and
the visual arts.
The intellectual and personal qualities which
degree-level work in the humanities develops are in
demand in the workplace. The degree will prepare you
for many careers including education, public services,
management and business.
Flexible study at a
reasonable cost
You have 3-8 years to
complete the BA degree. For the BA, the total fee is
around £2,500 if you complete in the minimum study
period. Suitably qualified candidates may apply for
exemption from any of the Foundation units of the
degree.
Study materials
The study materials
include:
Note:
You need to provide your own textbooks, so before you
register for the programme the University do advise
you to consider the facilities available to you
locally, and how accessible books are likely to be.
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Summary of key dates |
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Application deadline |
17 September (non-EU)
17 October (EU)
in the year before you
intend to sit your first examinations
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Registration deadline |
30 November |
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Despatch of study materials |
Shortly after your
registration form is received |
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Start studying |
As soon as you receive
your study materials |
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Examinations take place |
May |
