Cardiff University

Course Details

Ancient History and Spanish (BA)

Course Description

The BA in Ancient History and Spanish (Joint Honours) gives students the opportunity to combine learning a major world language with the study of the ancient Greek and Roman world. With in-depth study of both Ancient History and Spanish, graduates will develop the tools to compete in an increasingly global workforce. The BA in Ancient History and Spanish aims to develop your knowledge and critical understanding of the political, social, economic, and cultural structures of other societies, and to cultivate intellectual skills such as the ability to assess evidence critically, to evaluate different interpretations of the evidence, to construct arguments on the basis of evidence, and to express opinions cogently in speech and in writing. Paired with study abroad in Spain, students will have first-hand experience of using vital language skills alongside their historical academic studies – leading to important (and employable) skills acquisition.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

School of History, Archaeology and Religion In 2013/14, 92% of the School's graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation. School of Modern Languages In 2013/14, 95% of the School's graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation. The destinations from the School are often international in nature, with many graduates enjoying their overseas student experience to such an extent that they opt to take time out to travel further, or go abroad on graduation in the hope of securing employment. Of those who choose to remain in the UK, many start work immediately following their studies. Their employment options are varied and many opt to utilise the language skills that they have developed over their degree, in roles such as Translators, Language Assistants, Export Assistants and Proofreaders, working with their languages in organisations such as Bearmach Ltd, the British Council, Global Response and Inter Global.




Ancient History and Spanish (BA) Cardiff University