This programme includes a fully accredited, compulsory year abroad in Spain or Latin America You can choose to register for an approved course at one of our partner universities or undertake a work placement or teaching assistantship. Whilst on campus you will work from one of our state-of-the-art language labs which are specifically designed to help you excel in your studies. To possess an extra language is an asset highly valued in the international jobs market. In this combined degree you can immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture while gaining skills in your choice of subject such as photography, journalism, film or English literature. You can join the course as a complete beginner or with an A Level in Spanish (or equivalent). Either way, by the end of the course you will have acquired a high degree of proficiency and fluency in Spanish and be able to understand and express yourself in a range of social and professional contexts, drawing on and deploying a broad range of language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Teaching takes place in small groups to give you a dedicated and focused learning experience. Boost your CV with a language-based work placement through our links in the UK and overseas in either Spain or Latin America. Take advantage of the expertise in our internationally-renowned Hispanic Research Centre. Roehampton is ranked the best modern university in London (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016) and the most research-intensive modern university in the UK (Research Excellence Framework 2014).

Some students use their languages directly, as teachers or translators. Language skills also give graduates an invaluable edge to work in business, the media or journalism.