French and Spanish & Latin American Studies

French and Spanish and Latin American Studies is a degree that places two of the world's most globally significant European languages at the centre of your education while also opening a rich engagement with the cultures, histories and contemporary realities of the countries in which they are spoken. French is one of the most widely used languages in international diplomacy, law and business, spoken across Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and beyond. Spanish is the official language of more than twenty countries, and the Latin American dimension of this programme adds a perspective on some of the most dynamic and important societies in the contemporary world.

At the University of Aberdeen, this five-year full-time programme develops your proficiency in both French and Spanish to a high level, and equips you with specialist language, cultural and academic skills that are genuinely attractive to employers across global business, the arts, education, tourism, media and the public sector. The programme reflects the cultural and intellectual richness of both traditions, engaging with literature, history, politics, film and contemporary society in both language communities. Two major European languages at degree level is a distinctive qualification in any professional market, and the Latin American component adds further depth and breadth to the profile.

Graduates of this programme are exceptionally competitive in careers that require the ability to communicate in more than one language and to understand diverse cultural contexts. International business, journalism, diplomacy, translation and interpreting, teaching, publishing, the cultural sector and roles in international organisations are all natural destinations. The combination of French and Spanish is particularly valuable for organisations working across European and Latin American markets.

Postgraduate study in languages, area studies, translation, international relations or cultural studies is a natural next step for those who wish to develop their expertise further.