Spanish and Latin American Studies Dalhousie University

Overview

Dalhousie University 's Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Latin American Studies programme helps you engage with over 400 million people living in 22 countries and provides a solid foundation for anyone wanting to experience this vibrant world.  

Programme options

With a degree in Spanish and Latin American Studies, you can immerse yourself in a community that offers a complete range of educational opportunities in Spanish language, history, literature, film, and culture.

The following Spanish and Latin American Studies programme options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:

• Bachelor of Arts, Major or Double Major in Spanish

• Bachelor of Arts, Honours or Combined Honours in Spanish

• Minors in Spanish, Hispanic Culture, Hispanic Literature, or Latin American Studies

What you will learn

The Spanish and Latin American Studies programme is about much more than just learning the language. All courses explore the diversity and culture of the Spanish-speaking world: from the study of Hispanic literature and film to the exploration of Spanish society and the Cuban Revolution. Many non-language courses are taught in English.

A degree in Spanish and Latin American Studies helps you engage with a global community. Future studies could include programmes at the graduate level in arts and business administration or a professional programme such as law.

Careers

Spanish language skills and knowledge of Latin American social/political history and culture can be tremendous assets to anyone considering the fields of international business and development, as well as anyone interested in working with government agencies or non-profit organizations.  

Possible careers include:

• international business executive

• translator

• foreign service officer

• education