“ I graduated in 1999
with an upper second
and recently completed my PhD at the University of St Andrews. Everything I learnt through the excellent External System course was crucial to my further studies, research and writing.”
Dr Sheila Wilyman
BA Spanish and Latin American Studies graduate, Scotland.
The programme extends a warm welcome to students from all walks of life who have an interest in the language, history and culture of the Hispanic world. Whether you want to study a degree with a view to enhancing your career prospects, fulfilling a life-long ambition or simply because you enjoy learning the programme should inspire you and assist you in achieving your goals.
The BA combines the study of the Spanish language with aspects of Spanish and Latin American culture from the medieval period to the present day. You'll gain skills in reading, writing and speaking Spanish. Optional units include art, film, and political and historical writing. Emphasis is also placed on ways of reading texts, in order to develop your analytical and critical skills.
The BA consists of 11 units
The programme has been developed by the Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies at Birkbeck, a 5* faculty - the top UK rating. It is a research-active department with expertise covering a range of specialisations to include language, literary and cultural studies, and the visual arts. The intellectual and personal qualities which degree-level work in the humanities develops are in demand in the workplace. The degree will prepare you for many careers including education, public services, management and business.
You have 3-8 years to complete the BA. The total fee payable to the University is £2,827. Please note that this figure does not reflect any annual fee increase and assumes completion in the minimum study period permitted. Suitably qualified candidates may apply for exemption from any of the Foundation units of the degree.
The study materials that we send you include:
Note: You need to provide your own textbooks, so before you register for the programme we do advise you to consider the facilities available to you locally, and how accessible books are likely to be.
| Application deadline | 17 September (non-EU) 17 October (EU) in the year before you intend to sit your first examinations |
| Registration deadline | 30 November |
| Despatch of study materials | Shortly after your registration form is received |
| Start studying | As soon as you receive your study materials |
| Examinations take place | May |