BA (Joint Hons) Psychology & Spanish

The course titled "Psychology and Spanish" is a joint degree offered by the University of Strathclyde. It combines the study of Psychology - the scientific study of the mind and behavior - with Spanish, the second most spoken language in the world. This unique course equips students with a deep understanding of human behavior and knowledge of the Spanish language and its cultural setting, thus providing a global outlook. Course Content: The Psychology part of the course follows the British Psychological Society curriculum, which explores understanding behavior, investigating the mind, examining human development, and psychological research skills. The Spanish portion is divided into language and non-language components. The language component aims to develop high level writing skills in Spanish, and competency in spoken Spanish is accomplished by language classes and oral practice. Non-language courses include understanding contemporary Spain and Latin America, Latin American reality, and Spanish American literature. Key Modules: This course comprises modules such as required classes like introduction to psychology and investigative methods in psychology, Spanish 1A & 1B, thematic study in Spanish, and dissertation. Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the Society, which is an important pathway to professional postgraduate training in certain careers.Future Careers: Graduates from this course may find opportunities in various sectors. Psychology graduates often move into areas such as health and social work, educational and sports counselling, market research, human resources, retail management, and police and prison services. Knowledge of Spanish can open many international career paths in areas such as teaching, interpreting, and translating, or for work with international companies and organizations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.