BA International Relations with Spanish

The International Relations with Spanish course offered by the University of Birmingham is a compelling undergraduate course that combines the study of global political systems, theories, issues and regions with advanced teaching in the Spanish language. It introduces a broad range of issues in international relations and offers students the opportunity to specialise in areas of particular interest. There's also a year abroad in Spain or Latin America, further refining your language skills and cultural understanding.Course Content: This four-year course provides a blend of International Relations and Spanish language studies. The first year lays the foundation, covering global historical formative processes and beginning your study of Spanish. The course further deepens your understanding of international relations theories, global political issues, regional studies, and your language study in the successive years. The third year involves studying at a partner university in Spain or Latin America, hence enhancing your Spanish language proficiency and understanding of Hispanic culture. Key Modules: Some of the key modules include 'Analysing Politics', 'Classical Political Thought', 'International Relations Theory', 'Latin America: From Colonisation to Democratisation', 'Topics in European Politics', 'United States in the World' and several Spanish language modules of different levels. Future Careers: Graduates of this course may pursue careers in a wide range of sectors such as diplomacy, the civil service, international organisations, NGOs, teaching and academia, journalism, or business. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.