Spanish Studies and English Literature (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

You’ll graduate with expertise in the Spanish language alongside in-depth cultural knowledge and practical experience.

Why choose Spanish Studies and English Literature at Lancaster?

• Expand your horizons and gain insight into the literature and culture of both Spanish and English-speaking worlds

• Study a wide range of genres from both ancient and modern literatures

• Follow a progressional ladder on an internationally recognised language scale entering either from beginners or intermediate level and progressing to proficiency

• Explore important global issues and how they interact with the Spanish-speaking world such as environmental challenges and climate change, politics, health and human rights

• Develop your own critical-critical) voice

• Be part of Literary Lancaster - a vibrant community of critics and writers

Careers

What careers can I pursue with a degree in Spanish Studies and English Literature?

By studying Spanish Studies and English Literature at Lancaster, you will graduate with a set of transferable skills that are vital to employers, opening doors to a wide range of career destinations.

You will be in high demand in roles which require clarity of writing, persuasive argumentation, collaboration, communication, leadership skills, and critical thinking, as well as intercultural competencies and creativity.

Graduates of this programme might choose to pursue careers in roles such as:

• Intelligence Analyst Linguist
• Global Supply Chain Manager
• Translator or Interpreter
• Language Teacher
• Civil servant or diplomatic service officer
• Marketing professional
• Journalist
• Book Editor
• Cultural Consultant
• Museum or Gallery Educator
• Author
• Publishing agent
• Game writer
• Copywriter

This programme will also prepare you to move into more advanced study including a master’s programme.