Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Learn about politics at a national and international level. Critically examine political issues through a culturally sensitive lens. Develop and deepen Spanish language skills. Understand cultures and societies where Spanish is spoken. Gain valuable skills in theoretical analysis, qualitative and quantitative research, and written and verbal communication.

This degree has an emphasis on the influence of the Spanish language and Hispanic societies and cultures. The course considers the approaches to national and global political issues and political theory alongside international relations, and Spanish language study.

Your degree will be split 50:50 between Politics and International Studies and Hispanic Studies with the choice of a 75:25 split in favour of either subject in the final year. You will emerge with strong written and oral Spanish communication skills, as well as sought-after investigative, evaluative and presentation skills, gained through independent and collaborative study.

In our Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies BA, the first year does not count towards your final degree classification. However, all students are required to pass the first year of the degree programme in order to proceed to the Honours degree. The second and final years of study contribute 50% each to the final degree result.