BA (Joint Hons) French & Spanish

The BA (Hons) French and Spanish course at the University of Strathclyde allows students to gain in-depth knowledge of two major global languages and cultures. This full-time, four-year course provides a comprehensive study of French and Spanish language, history, and culture, offering an opportunity to spend a year abroad in a French or Spanish speaking country. Course Content: The programme involves a mix of language classes, cultural studies, and literary analysis. In the first two years, approximately two-thirds of your classes will be in language study, including grammar, translation, and oral skills. The remaining one third focuses on culture, society, history, and literature of French and Spanish-speaking countries. The third year is spent in a French or Spanish speaking country, allowing students to immerse themselves in the language and culture. In the fourth year, students will be able to refine their language skills and study selected topics in depth.Accreditations: This language and humanities course is fully endorsed and takes advantage of the recognition brought by the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Languages, Cultures and Societies.Future Careers: The course boasts of a 93% student satisfaction score and states that 95% of undergraduates from the university's Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies are in work or further study within six months of graduating. Potential graduate career paths include translation, teaching, business consultancy, international relations, and within the public sector such as civil service and international organisations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.