About this course
Become fluent in a major international language and spend a year in a Spanish-speaking nation on this MLang Spanish and Linguistics degree. This master's will enhance your knowledge of the richness of Hispanic cultures and develop a deep understanding of the histories of Spanish-speaking countries worldwide. You’ll complement your language studies with linguistics, learning different types of language structure, use, change, acquisition and teaching.
Proficiency in Spanish lets you communicate in every area of work in a connected world that operates across borders.
On this master's, you’ll start at a level that matches your ability in spoken and written Spanish, which helps ensure rapid progress. You can start Portuguese as a beginner and benefit from excellent resources to support you. The Centre for Language Study at Southampton has everything you need.
A special module in year 2 will make sure you’re ready for studying abroad in year 3.
You will spend your year abroad on a study placement with one of our selected partner universities in countries such as Spain, Portugal, Brazil or Mexico.
Course location
This course is based at Avenue.
Awarding body
This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
Download the programme specification
The programme specification sets out the learning outcomes of this course and details how the course is taught and assessed.
Entry requirements
For Academic year 202021
A-levels
AAA including Spanish
A-levels additional information
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
A-levels contextual offer
We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience.
Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Spanish
International Baccalaureate contextual offer
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
International Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP) statement
Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements.
Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
BTEC
Distinction in the BTEC Extended Diploma plus A in A level Spanish and A in one further A level
Distinction in the BTEC Diploma plus A in A level Spanish and A in one further A level
Distinction in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus A in A level Spanish and A in one further A level
BTEC additional information
No additional information
Other requirements
GCSE requirements
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
Got a question?
Please contact our enquiries team if you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000
Course structure
COVID-19: we've made some changes to the structure of the course for this academic year. Download the programme specification addendum in 'About this course' to learn more.
Each year combines compulsory modules to build your mastery of Spanish with a wide range of options. This allows you to tailor your learning to suit your interests and ambitions. You can also take courses from different subject areas or learn a different language.
To give you the best possible start, we use our system of 7 language levels to work out your proficiency in Spanish. We can then make sure our teaching develops your skills as effectively as possible.
Year 1 overview
You’ll study topics helping you understand the position of Spanish as a world language and the importance of Latin American culture. Examples include:
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an introduction to The Portuguese-speaking world
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the history and politics of the Hispanic world
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elements of linguistics: sound, structure and meaning
Year 2 overview
You’ll develop your listening, reading, writing and other academic skills, while exploring Spanish Linguistics and continuing to master Spanish. You’ll also take a module preparing you to study and work abroad in year 3.
Options include:
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gender, race and nation in modern Latin America
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high, popular and mass culture in modern Spain
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globalisation: culture, language and the nation state
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culture, power and resistance in the Portuguese-speaking world
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ethnography of Latin America
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myths and realities of Contemporary Spain
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multilingualism
Year 3 overview
You will spend your year abroad on a study placement with one of our selected partner universities in Spain or Mexico.
You’ll also take the Research Skills module. This will provide you with the ability to:
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demonstrate originality of thought and approach
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undertake independent information collection work
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engage with theoretical approaches applicable to your chosen areas of study
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make relevant connections between different critical methodologies and use
Find out more about the year abroad.
Year 4 overview
After returning to the UK, you’ll take Masters-level modules and can focus on areas of interest that you have developed during your studies.
You’ll write a Modern Languages dissertation exploring a topic of particular interest to you in greater depth.
Module options may include topics such as:
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audiovisual translation
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developing approaches to language teaching
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transnational movement in the age of globalisation
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translation
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intercultural communication
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nation, culture and power
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memory in national and transnational contexts
Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.
Modules
For entry in Academic Year 2020-21
Year 1 modules
You must study the following modules in year 1:
You must also choose from the following modules in year 1:
Learning and assessment
The learning activities for this course include the following:
- lectures
- classes and tutorials
- coursework
- individual and group projects
- independent learning (studying on your own)
Course time
How you'll spend your course time:
Year 1
Study time
Your scheduled learning, teaching and independent study for year 1:
How we'll assess you
Your assessment breakdown
Year 1:
Academic support
You’ll be supported by a personal academic tutor and have access to a senior tutor.
Course leader
Vicky Wright is the course leader.
Careers
As a Modern Languages and Linguistics graduate, you can choose from a wide variety of employment options.
These will make the most of your skills in:
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gathering and interpreting information
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working with and leading teams
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understanding and adapting to different cultures
Many of our graduates have become translators and interpreters. Others have moved into:
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teaching
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marketing
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publishing
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international development
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advertising, film and television
There is a compulsory employability module for all first-year students in the faculty.
Many of our graduates go on to further study. Subjects taken include interpreting and translating, law, accountancy, management and international relations.
Careers services at Southampton
We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019). Our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:
work experience schemes
CV and interview skills and workshops
networking events
careers fairs attended by top employers
a wealth of volunteering opportunities
study abroad and summer school opportunities
We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.
Fees, costs and funding
Tuition fees
Fees for a year's study:
- UK students pay £9,250.
- EU and international students pay £18,520.
What your fees pay for
Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and all examinations.
Find out how to:
Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. Explore:
Bursaries, scholarships and other funding
If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £25,000 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs. Find out about bursaries and other funding we offer at Southampton.
If you're a care leaver or estranged from your parents, you may be able to get a specific bursary.
Get in touch for advice about student money matters.
Scholarships and grants
You may be able to get a scholarship or grant that's linked to your chosen subject area.
We award scholarships and grants for travel, academic excellence, or to students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Support during your course
The Student Services Centre offers support and advice on money to students. You may be able to access our Student Support fund and other sources of financial support during your course.
Funding for EU and international students
Find out about funding you could get as an international student.
How to apply
When you apply use:
- UCAS course code: 1B6S
- UCAS institution code: S27
What happens after you apply?
We will assess your application on the strength of your:
- predicted grades
- academic achievements
- personal statement
- academic reference
We normally invite all candidates to an interview.
We aim to respond to you within 2 to 6 weeks with a decision about your application.
Equality and diversity
We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.
Got a question?
Please contact our enquiries team if you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000
