Spanish

Programme Short Name:	BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Load (FT vs PT):	Full Time Part Time
Levels (UG, G, etc):	Undergraduate studies
Course Information:	CAO Code: DN500 (Joint Honours) CAO Points Range 2015: 335 - 605 Length of Course: 3 Years or BA Intl (4 years, including one year of study abroad) Average Intake: 150 Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, a third language & three other recognised subjects. Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3. Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for: A-Level/GCSE Other EU Applicants Non-EU Applicants Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Mature Entry Route Special Entry Recommendation: In first year, two streams are offered: one for absolute beginners, and another for non-beginners. For the non-beginners' level a minimum of HC3 grade in Leaving Certificate Spanish, or equivalent, is strongly recommended.
Choosing	Spanish can be taken as part of a Joint Honours degree (DN500) or on a part time basis (DN501). We accept absolute beginners (taught separately in first year), and non-beginners. Opportunities exist for suitably qualified students to spend an extra year abroad and graduate with a BA (International). If you wish to reach the level of linguistic proficiency required by employers, we recommend that you opt for the four year BA (International) degree. Alternatively, if you wish to study more than one language, with a year abroad, then consider DN541 International Languages. Review the other subjects you can study with Spanish by looking at the diagram here.
Why is this subject for me?	Spanish is a truly global language, spoken by more than 400 million people around the world. Taught through interactive language classes, Spanish is not only accessible in the initial stages of learning, it is also richly rewarding for those interested in the more advanced subtleties of linguistic study. In tandem with learning to communicate effectively in Spanish, a combination of lectures, tutorials and group work enables you to pursue your own readings of and reflections upon works by major authors, from Cervantes to Lorca, García Márquez and beyond. This will deepen your knowledge of Hispanic culture as well as sharpening your critical faculties. Opportunities will be available to study Portuguese and acquire translation skills.
What will I study?	We aim to train you in the four main skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. A complementary objective is to focus on the analytical study and understanding of Hispanic literatures and cultures. If suitably qualified, students have the opportunity to study for an Erasmus year in Spain, Latin America or Portugal. First Year Language Study Skills Stories, Drama, Short Texts Electives, including Portuguese Language Second & Third Year Language Latin-American Literature Modern Novel & Film Modern Poetry Commercial Spanish Translation Advanced Oral Language Erasmus opportunites Elective, including Portuguese Language Spanish is taught in lectures and classes and there is an emphasis on independent study. Assessments are varied and may include end-of-semester examinations, coursework, presentations and projects. For detailed information on subject content click the relevant link below: First Year (Beginners) First Year (Non Beginners) Second - Third Year
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities	Our graduates are flexible, articulate and eminently employable people who can enjoy careers in: Civil Service Journalism Banking and business Teaching Tourism They are also eligible to apply for the MA in Modern Languages and other taught master's programmes in the School of Languages, Culture & Linguistics and College of Arts & Humanities. MLitt and PhD programmes are also available.
International Study Opportunity:	We operate exchanges with several partner institutions, in Spain, Latin America and Portugal including: Deusto, Bilbao, Spain Zaragoza, Spain Valladolid, Spain Salamanca, Spain Castilla-La-Mancha (Ciudad Real), Spain Seville, Spain Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Santiago), Chile Monterrey, Mexico Austral, Buenos Aires, Argentina Montevideo, Uruguay Lisbon, Portugal Coimbra, Portugal Places may be limited with preference given to those with better results.
Student Profile	"Spanish in UCD is an intimate and friendly programme which I would definitely recommend. I took part in Spanish language plays, run by students and staff, which were a huge highlight of my year. Lecturers were enthusiastic and supportive, encouraging us to open up and debate in small groups. I studied the dictatorship in Spain, highly regarded Latin American and Iberian authors, and translation theory. These modules gave me a rounded appreciation of Hispanic culture. I’m now working for a cloud computing company and enjoying using my Spanish consulting with clients. Languages are a huge advantage in this industry." Anita Hyland, Student
Related Programs:	Business/Bachelor of Commerce International Degree Course International Languages
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Contact Information:	Dr Philip Johnston UCD School of Languages, Cultures & Linguistics D308, Newman Building Belfield, Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 716 8112 Email: philip.johnston@ucd.ie
Categories:	BA Spanish