BA Spanish & Portuguese

The Spanish and Portuguese BA (RR45) at Queen’s University Belfast is a full-time degree that aims to develop language and comprehension skills in both Spanish and Portuguese. The course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to engage with Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures, societies, and literatures. The program offers the possibility for students to spend a year abroad, enhancing their language abilities and cultural understanding.Course Content: The course involves the study of Spanish and Portuguese languages along with insights into the literature, cultures, and societies where these languages are spoken. The program is delivered via workshops, seminars, and lectures. The course also includes a year abroad, spent in a Spanish or Portuguese-speaking country.Key Modules: Some of the key modules that students will study as part of this course include Introduction to Portuguese and Brazilian Studies, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Translation in Practice, Contemporary Brazilian Cinema, Politics and Culture Reign of Spain, and Portuguese Language.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) and Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIoL). Future Careers: Upon course completion, graduates can pursue a myriad of career paths including those in tourism, translation, international relations, teaching, and more. The university's counselling service is available free of charge to provide advice and guidance on career planning.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.