English Studies and Spanish Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Texts are all around us – from books and magazines to TV, email and the internet.

The ability to analyse text and language is a skill that employers value, and the tools you learn from studying English will support your career goals.

You can learn more about the power of language and literature with a degree in English from the University of Stirling. We’re ranked 1st in Scotland (source: National Student Survey 2024).

### What you’ll study

Our course offers a blend of language analysis, literary studies, and creative writing. You will:

* explore literature from the medieval period to the present day;

* analyse a variety of literary texts including classic novels, plays, and poems;

* develop your creative writing skills to enhance your understanding of literary techniques;

* gain insights into linguistics and the evolution of the English language.

### Unique opportunities

We offer several unique opportunities to enrich your studies. You can:

* meet creative writers, scholars and critics at our lectures and readings. Previous guests include Stirling alumni Graeme Armstrong and Kirsty Logan, and writers from the prestigious Royal Literary Fund and Charles Wallace fellowships;

* network with visiting authors, such as past guests Anne Enright, Sarah Waters, Ben Okri and Graeme Macrae Burnet;

* work with our Royal Literary Fund Fellow in one-on-one sessions to develop and enhance your writing skills.

Learning a language can change your life. It can unlock a world of travel and global work opportunities. Spanish is consistently ranked as one of the most in-demand languages for UK employers. It’s needed for communication across international business and finance (Source: People Management).

We can teach you Spanish from beginner or advanced level. You’ll develop confident speaking, reading and writing skills while exploring the cultures of Spain and Latin America.

### What you will learn on Spanish and Latin American studies

We can teach you Spanish from beginner or advanced level.

* Develop confident speaking, reading and writing skills.

* Explore the cultures of Spain and Latin America.

* Learn key employability skills from modules dedicated to workplace language.