English and Spanish & Latin American Studies

English and Spanish and Latin American Studies is a degree that combines two of the most rewarding areas of humanistic study: the deep engagement with English literary and linguistic tradition at one of the UK's leading centres for the subject, alongside the acquisition of Spanish language skills and the study of the literatures, histories, and cultures of Spain and the diverse nations of Latin America. Together they produce graduates with both the analytical and communicative power of a strong English education and the linguistic reach and cultural knowledge of a major world language.

At the University of Aberdeen, this five-year, full-time degree situates your English studies within an international context through high-quality teaching of Spanish language and the literary, historical, and cultural traditions of Spain and Latin America. The English component places you within a research environment of recognised strength in literature, language, and creative writing. The Spanish and Latin American Studies element develops genuine linguistic competence alongside cultural and historical understanding of a region whose significance in global affairs continues to grow.

The degree is particularly well suited to students who want to combine creative and analytical engagement with literature with the practical advantage of a widely spoken second language.

Graduates are well placed for careers across the creative arts, media, publishing, journalism, education, international business, the civil service, and the many roles in which both strong English communication and Spanish language ability are valued. Postgraduate study in English, Hispanic studies, translation, creative writing, or cultural studies provides routes to further specialisation for those who wish to develop their expertise.