English and Hispanic Studies - BA (Hons)

University of Warwick

Our English and Hispanic Studies (BA) degree is designed for those who wish to begin or pursue a study of Spanish language and literature while continuing to study the English literary tradition.You will graduate as a highly qualified linguist, with advanced intercultural skills and a sophisticated understanding of key concepts and debates in two Arts disciplines. The specialist communication, research, critical and evaluative skills you will gain are all highly sought after by employers.This degree explores two rich and diverse literary and cultural traditions, with a core Spanish language module in every year of study.Alongside your learning of the Spanish language, the first year will introduce you to Hispanic culture such as literature, film, politics and art. You will also study English literature, and comparative literature though core and optional core modules.In your intermediate and final years, all English and Hispanic optional modules are open to you. Topics range from literature and critical theory to history, politics, linguistics, philosophy and film. In your final year, you can choose to write a dissertation, including the option to write on a comparative topic addressing both Hispanic and English literature. You will normally spend your second or third year of study consolidating and enhancing your language skills abroad.You will also normally spend your second or third year of study abroad.

School of Modern Languages and Cultures