BA Spanish and International Development
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UCAS code
LR09 -
Typical offer
BBB -
Year of entry
2023/24 -
Course duration
Full Time: 4 Years
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Year of entry
2023/24 -
Course duration
Full Time: 4 Years
On the BA Spanish and International Development programme, you will develop your abilities in Spanish, and achieve a profound understanding of different cultures and their development needs and aspirations.
Join our friendly and dynamic Department of Languages and Cultures, which offers the opportunity to study in a lively, multilingual community with staff and students from all over the world. We offer a flexible and supportive approach to learning which allows you to tailor your degree to your interests, including the opportunity to learn other languages.
A joint honours degree that combines Spanish and International Development can give you an insight into fascinating societies, cultures and histories around the world. This programme provides an interdisciplinary grounding in development, addressing real world issues affecting people and planet, in conjunction with in-depth study of the Spanish language and its diverse cultures.
Through this course you will become confident and highly skilled in written and spoken Spanish. You will master the fundamental elements of the language, to the point where you will graduate with a near-native command of it. We provide accelerated learning in Spanish, meaning that you can start from beginner's level if you have not done Spanish A level. Regardless of which level you join the course at, you can expect to become confident and highly skilled in written and spoken Spanish by the final year. 90% of our students agreed that staff are good at explaining things in the Department of Languages and Cultures [1].
A wide range of optional modules in Spanish and Latin American culture, history, literature, theatre, politics and film enhance your learning, and provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the country. This includes parts of the developing world. You will have the opportunity to study with staff who are internationally recognised experts in Spanish and Latin American literature, history and culture; including history and film, as well as translation and adaptation studies. These include comprehensive first-year modules including Icons of Spain and Latin America and Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Culture; second-year modules including Literature and Society in the Modern Hispanic World and Culture and Revolution in Modern Latin America; and final-year modules including Memory, Dictatorship and Cultural Resistance in the Southern Cone, Writers and Publishers in Spain and Narrating the Colombian Conflict.
An integral part of the course is the opportunity for you to spend up to a year in a Spanish-speaking country, either studying at a partner institution, undertaking a work placement or working as a British Council language teaching assistant. It enables you to directly immerse yourself in the culture and develop your language to a near-native level. Modules in the second year will prepare you for studying abroad, equipping you with the skills and knowledge required to work and live in a different culture.
[1] National Student Survey, 2022.
Overview
On the BA Spanish and International Development programme, you will develop your abilities in Spanish, and achieve a profound understanding of different cultures and their development needs and aspirations.
Join our friendly and dynamic Department of Languages and Cultures, which offers the opportunity to study in a lively, multilingual community with staff and students from all over the world. We offer a flexible and supportive approach to learning which allows you to tailor your degree to your interests, including the opportunity to learn other languages.
A joint honours degree that combines Spanish and International Development can give you an insight into fascinating societies, cultures and histories around the world. This programme provides an interdisciplinary grounding in development, addressing real world issues affecting people and planet, in conjunction with in-depth study of the Spanish language and its diverse cultures.
Through this course you will become confident and highly skilled in written and spoken Spanish. You will master the fundamental elements of the language, to the point where you will graduate with a near-native command of it. We provide accelerated learning in Spanish, meaning that you can start from beginner's level if you have not done Spanish A level. Regardless of which level you join the course at, you can expect to become confident and highly skilled in written and spoken Spanish by the final year. 90% of our students agreed that staff are good at explaining things in the Department of Languages and Cultures [1].
A wide range of optional modules in Spanish and Latin American culture, history, literature, theatre, politics and film enhance your learning, and provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the country. This includes parts of the developing world. You will have the opportunity to study with staff who are internationally recognised experts in Spanish and Latin American literature, history and culture; including history and film, as well as translation and adaptation studies. These include comprehensive first-year modules including Icons of Spain and Latin America and Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Culture; second-year modules including Literature and Society in the Modern Hispanic World and Culture and Revolution in Modern Latin America; and final-year modules including Memory, Dictatorship and Cultural Resistance in the Southern Cone, Writers and Publishers in Spain and Narrating the Colombian Conflict.
An integral part of the course is the opportunity for you to spend up to a year in a Spanish-speaking country, either studying at a partner institution, undertaking a work placement or working as a British Council language teaching assistant. It enables you to directly immerse yourself in the culture and develop your language to a near-native level. Modules in the second year will prepare you for studying abroad, equipping you with the skills and knowledge required to work and live in a different culture.
[1] National Student Survey, 2022.
Entry requirements A Level BBB
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Typical offer
BBB
Beginners' Spanish: No previous language qualifications are required.
Intermediate Spanish: GCSE Spanish at grade A (7) or AS level Spanish at grade B.
Advanced Spanish: A level Spanish at grade B.
International Baccalaureate
30 points overall
Extended Project Qualification
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.
BTEC Extended Diploma
DDM
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0, with no component below 6.0
For information on other English language qualifications, please visit our international student pages.
Alternative entry requirements for International and EU students
For country specific entry requirements look at entry requirements by country.
International Foundation Programme
If you are an international or EU student and do not meet the requirements for direct entry to your chosen degree you can join the University of Reading’s International Foundation Programme. Successful completion of this 1 year programme guarantees you a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. English language requirements start as low as IELTS 4.5 depending on progression degree and start date.
Pre-sessional English language programme
If you need to improve your English language score you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.
Structure
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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AP1EE4 | The Economic Environment | DR Cherry Law |
AP1ID1 | International Development: Global and Local Issues | DR Garth Holloway |
AP1ID3 | Study Skills for BSc International Development | MS Rebecca Jerrome |
Optional modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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AP1A28 | Global Sustainability: Challenges and Prospects | DR Nick Bardsley |
AP1EM2 | The Fundamentals of Business and Marketing | MR Nick Walker |
ML1COMP | What is Comparative Literature? | DR John McKeane |
ML1GEC | Greats of European Cinema | PROF Julia Waters |
ML1IL | Introduction to Linguistics | MR Federico Faloppa |
ML1TRANS | Thinking Translation: History and Theory | DR Claire Ross |
SP1I1 | Icons of Spain and Latin America: From conquest to independence; from revolution to globalisation | DR Cherilyn Elston |
SP1L1 | Beginners Spanish Language | DR Denisse Lazo-Gonzalez |
SP1L2 | Intermediate Spanish Language | MR Oscar Garcia Garcia |
SP1L3 | Advanced Spanish Language 1 | MS Angela Mira Conejero |
SP1SLAC | Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Culture | DR Maria Reyes Baztan |
EC107 | Introduction to Economic Institutions and Policy | DR Maria Asensio |
EC110 | The Economics of Climate Change | DR Stefania Lovo |
FB1FD1 | Food Dilemmas: Production, Security and Health | DR Emma Bennett |
GV1CIG | Contemporary Issues in Human Geography | PROF Avril Maddrell |
GV1HGT | Theories and Debates in Human Geography | DR Yaw Adjei-Amoako |
GV1SOC | Contemporary world cultures: an introduction to social anthropology | DR Alanna Cant |
PO1IPI | Introduction to Political Ideas | DR Andrew Reid |
PO1IRS | Politics: International Relations and Strategic Studies | DR Amanda Hall |
PP1GJ | Global Justice | DR Shalini Sinha |
These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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AP2ID1 | Research Methods for BSc International Development | DR Jo Davies |
AP2ID2 | Approaches to International Development | DR Andrew Ainslie |
Optional modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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ML2GF | Science, perversion, and dream in global fantastic literature | DR Alice Christensen |
ML2STA | Society, Thought, and Art in Modern Europe | DR Veronica Heath |
ML2UNR | Unity, Nationalism and Regionalism in Europe | DR Athena Leoussi |
SP2CR | Culture & Revolution in Modern Latin America | DR Maria Reyes Baztan |
SP2L2 | Intermediate Spanish Language | MR Oscar Garcia Garcia |
SP2L3 | Advanced Spanish Language I | MS Angela Mira Conejero |
SP2L4 | Advanced Spanish Language II | MR Raúl Marchena Magadan |
SP2LS | Literature and Society in the Modern Hispanic World | DR Cherilyn Elston |
SP2TT | Transatlantic Exchanges: Latin America in the Global Nineteenth Century | DR Catriona McAllister |
GV2ATA | Analysing Social Data: Techniques and Applications | PROF Steve Musson |
GV2CSR | Corporate Social Responsibility Consultancy | MR Jim Ormond |
GV2DIP | Geographies of Development, Identity and Place | DR Yaw Adjei-Amoako |
GV2NS | Nature, Society and Imaginaries of Degrowth | PROF Hilary Geoghegan |
LS2LLE | Literature, Language and Education | MRS Suzanne Portch |
MM2101 | Founder Dilemmas | DR Norbert Morawetz |
PO2GPH | Global Politics and History | DR Kerry Goettlich |
PO2MIR | Modern International Relations | DR Joseph O' Mahoney |
PO2PWS | Politics of the Welfare State | DR Christoph Arndt |
PP2OID1 | Oppression, Inequality, and the Enemies of Democracy 1 | DR Charlotte Newey |
These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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ML2YL5 | Year Abroad Language | DR Marine Orain |
ML2YS1 | Semester 1 Study or Work Placement Abroad | DR Ute Wolfel |
ML2YS2 | Semester 2 Study or Work Placement Abroad | DR Ute Wolfel |
These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Compulsory modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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AP3ID3 | Dissertation (BSc International Development) | DR Henny Osbahr |
SP3L6 | Advanced Spanish Language III | MR Oscar Garcia Garcia |
Optional modules include:
Code | Module | Convenor |
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AP3A105 | Global Issues in Nutrition and Health | DR Mondira Bhattacharya |
AP3A45 | Agricultural Systems in the Tropics | DR Andrew Daymond |
AP3A90 | Climate Change and Food Systems | DR Jake Bishop |
AP3AE70 | Environmental Management in Practice | PROF Simon Mortimer |
AP3ID4 | Principles of Communication Design for Development | DR Sarah Cardey |
AP3ID7 | International Development: Histories, Institutions and Trajectories | DR Amanda Caine |
ML3IC | Identity and Conflict in Modern Europe | DR Athena Leoussi |
ML3LP | Language and Power | MR Federico Faloppa |
SP3LMB | Spanish Language for Management & Business | MR Raúl Marchena Magadan |
SP3MDR | Memory, Dictatorship and Cultural Resistance in the Southern Cone | DR Catriona McAllister |
SP3NCC | Narrating the Colombian Conflict | DR Cherilyn Elston |
SP3WPS | Writers and Publishers in Spain | DR Marta Simo-Comas |
GV344 | Culture and Development in Africa | DR Yaw Adjei-Amoako |
GV3CPS | Consumption, Politics and Space | PROF Mike Goodman |
GV3JLD | Global Justice, Labour and Development | DR Sally Lloyd-Evans |
LS3IC | Intercultural Communications | DR Erhan Aslan |
PO3FPT | Feminism and Political Theory | DR Sarah Goff |
PO3GAP | Gender and Politics | DR Rose De Geus |
PO3IPE | International Political Economy | DR Jonathan Golub |
These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
Fees
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250*
New international students: £20,300
*UK/Republic of Ireland fee changes
UK/Republic of Ireland undergraduate tuition fees are regulated by the UK government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval and any decision on raising the tuition fees cap for new UK students would require the formal approval of both Houses of Parliament before it becomes law.
EU student fees
With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.
Year abroad fees
If you spend a full year abroad, you will only pay 15% of your usual tuition fee for that year. For more information, please see our fees and funding pages or contact studyabroad@reading.ac.uk.
Additional costs
Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.
Financial support for your studies
You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.
Careers
By the time you graduate, you will be able to write and speak fluently in Spanish – an immensely useful skill to have given that there is currently a great shortage of well-qualified linguists in the UK. Outside the UK, Spanish is the main language of Latin American countries that are part of the developing world and where skills learnt on the degree can be applied. The experience of studying or working abroad also distinguishes you from non-language graduates, providing evidence of self-reliance, adaptability and enterprise. You will also develop strong transferable skills in oral communication, research and writing, together with a high level of cultural literacy and critical sophistication. In the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-20, overall, 88% of graduates from Languages and Cultures are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation*.
*Based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2022, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20; includes all Languages and Cultures responders.