European Studies: Spanish Pathway with a Year Abroad

The European Studies (Spanish pathway) BA is an interdepartmental study course that allows you to study Modern Europe from a Spanish perspective. You will study the politics, history, language and contemporary culture of Spain in-depth, preparing you for the third year where you will be taught and examined at a Spanish institution. Our current partner is the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Key benefits
- No prior knowledge of Spanish is required for the ab initio version of this pathway, you will learn the language from scratch.

- Taught by research-active, multi-national team of academics with the opportunity to specialise in particular fields or politics, government and nation.

- Your third year will be spent studying abroad providing you with excellent opportunities to engage in Spanish culture and society.

- Opportunities to take part in a broad range of extra-curricular events, from lectures by visiting speakers to the student-organised annual ‘European Week’ where you will debate contemporary issues.

- You will develop analytical and presentational skills valued by employers, leading to careers in politics, diplomacy, administrations, business and journalism.

- Enjoy an unrivalled range of contacts with cultural institutes, libraries, international firms and government agencies.