Spanish

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Salamanca, Spain. Photo courtesy of Charlie Lane.

Qualifications

Overview

Spanish is as universal as English with the largest concentration of speakers in Spain, Central and Latin America, and the USA.

Learning Spanish will not only open you up to their beautiful cultures, but also to job opportunities in any part of the world.

What will my study involve?

Staff will work closely with you in your language and Hispanic culture classes.
Option to do an exchange with a Spanish university where you can practise your language and culture skills by studying abroad.
You can study Spanish within a range of different bachelor’s degrees, or you can also add a certificate or diploma in Spanish language alongside your other studies.

Spanish major

For the major in the Bachelor of Arts, complete the following courses:

100-level

Two 100-level SPAN courses

200-level

Three 200-level SPAN courses

300-level

Two 300-level SPAN courses

Plus one course chosen from these options.

One of the following may also be counted as a Spanish course in the major:

It is highly recommended that you complete some Spanish language courses during your major study. The 100-level language courses are for absolute beginners or those with very little previous experience in Spanish language. Those with a high level of Spanish language proficiency may be given direct entry to 200-level language courses.

At least one non-language 300-level course is recommended for those intending to go onto postgraduate Spanish studies.

Spanish minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

75 points in 100 to 300-level SPAN courses, with at least 45 points above 100-level

Note: The minor option in BProdDesign is subject to Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua | Tertiary Education Commission approval. Some details may change.

Career opportunities

Through your studies you will learn skills in intercultural communication, as well as growing your understanding of the way global interactions shape society.

Career pathways could include:

interpreting and translation
international law
policy analysis
journalism.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Spanish.

'University gives you a chance to become your most authentic self...'

Verity Brogden

Political Science and International Relations, Spanish

'I get to work with incredibly talented people in an industry that is constantly evolving...'

Rachel Carpenter

Computer Science, Spanish

'I am learning skills that I can use for the rest of my life...'

Emily Macfarlane

Japanese, Spanish

Contact us

Department of Global, Cultural and Language Studies

Phone +64 3 369 3377
Email spanish@canterbury.ac.nz

Location
Level 5, James Logie building – see campus maps

Postal address
Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand

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