Bachelor of Arts (BA)

BA Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies

Develop unique, multi-disciplinary knowledge in language and culture of Spain, Portugal and Latin America.

  • Duration: 4 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: RR45 / Institution code: M20
  • Key features:
  • Study abroad
  • Study with a language

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Career opportunities

A degree in Modern Languages and Cultures paves the way for a broad range of careers.

You'll develop intercultural awareness and enhanced communication skills - both highly valued by employers.

You'll also acquire transferable expertise at the very heart of language learning, including enhanced powers of perception and interpretation and advanced decision-making and multitasking skills.

You'll develop independence and self-confidence during your residence abroad, and your intercultural communication skills will make you a strong contender for media, journalism and PR roles.

Many of our graduates go straight into business services, marketing, advertising, management, banking or communications.

Others pursue postgraduate study or further vocational training to become accountants, lawyers, teachers (both in the UK and overseas) or to enter the Civil Service.

The University of Manchester is second the most targeted university in the UK for top graduate employers (High Fliers Research, 2024).

Employers who have taken on graduates of our Portuguese courses in the past include Amaze PR,Asos, Ernst & Young, Eversheds, Kinetic, NHS, Procter & Gamble, JD Sports, Future First, Northern & Shell, Goldstar Brand, Rolands Dransfield, Oxfam, Teach First, Greenpeace,LakestarMcCann,PartelLaw, Virgin, The Big Word and IGA Securities.

Employers who have taken on graduates of our Spanish courses in the past include Amaze PR,Asos, Ernst &, Eversheds, Kinetic, NHS, Procter & Gamble, JD Sports, Future First, Northern & Shell, Goldstar Brand, Rolands Dransfield, Oxfam, Teach First, Majestic Wine, Greenpeace,LakestarMcCann, The Co-operative,PartelLaw, Virgin, The Big Word and IGA Securities.