Anthropology and Spanish & Latin American Studies

Anthropology and Spanish and Latin American Studies is a combination that brings together two of the most illuminating perspectives for understanding the human world: one that asks universal questions about what it means to be human across cultures and historical contexts, and one that provides deep linguistic and cultural knowledge of some of the most significant and diverse societies on earth. Anthropology develops your understanding of how human societies are organised, how culture shapes experience, and how people across the world make meaning of their lives. Spanish and Latin American Studies opens access to a world that spans Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond, encompassing an extraordinary range of languages, histories, and cultural forms.

At the University of Aberdeen, this five-year full-time degree offers the flexibility of a four or five-year structure, providing a thorough grounding in what it means to be human alongside an in-depth study of Spanish language and Latin American culture. You will develop linguistic proficiency alongside ethnographic and cultural knowledge, and the anthropological training will give you comparative tools to situate what you learn about Spanish and Latin American societies within a broader framework of human diversity. The combination develops the language skills, cross-cultural perspective, and intellectual depth that are particularly valued in roles with an international dimension.

Graduates from anthropology and Spanish and Latin American Studies programmes pursue careers in the diplomatic service, international development, journalism, NGOs, cultural organisations, education, and academic research. The combination is particularly well suited to roles working in or with Latin American and Hispanic contexts, whether in business, diplomacy, or civil society. The anthropological training also prepares graduates for roles in international organisations, research, and social work where deep cultural understanding is essential.

Postgraduate study in anthropology, Latin American studies, Spanish, or international relations is a natural continuation.