Undergraduate
Spanish Studies
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The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
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131 UWA (131 892)
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(+61 8) 6488 1000
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Careers and further study
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
Career Pathways
As a European language graduate you'll be well qualified for careers in all areas that involve interpersonal and communication skills, especially when dealing with people from a range of cultural backgrounds. These can include travel, hospitality, publishing, theatre, commerce, international relations, diplomatic services, teaching, interpreting and translating.
Studying Spanish can lead to career opportunities such as:
- Diplomat
- Teacher
- Cultural Intepreter
Further Study
This major lays the foundation for further study options at postgraduate level.
You may be interested in furthering your studies with a Master of Translation Studies.
Master of Translation Studies
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Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.
Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.
Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 3.6
- 75.5
- 254
- 324
- 14.5
- 280
- 61
- 1130
- 56
- 75
Admission requirements
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
How to apply
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We'll guide you through our entry requirements, admission pathways available to you and application deadlines for your chosen course.
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 3 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
- Undergraduate
- MJD-SPNHB
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Modern Languages
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- Expand your skills - Taking a second major either in a complementary area or in something like Economics or Business Law will show you have developed transferable skills such as, teamwork, critical thinking, digital literacy and presentation skills – which are highly sought after in the workforce.
- Add it to your resume – Employers are looking for graduates who have skills in a variety of areas. Two majors will expand your career prospects and help you stand out amongst the crowd.
Course Structure
UWA offers a full major in Spanish Studies with six language units, one cultural unit and one literature unit.
This major is offered as a beginners’ stream only. UWA does not currently offer an intermediate or an advanced stream.
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You'll learn to
- show competence in the Spanish language in the four macroskills of language acquisition – reading, writing, listening and speaking – rated according to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR)
- interact confidently and successfully in situations involving Spanish cultural conventions
- interpret Spanish language texts – written, audio, visual – in the light of Spanish cultures and societies
- shift with accuracy and skill between the English and Spanish languages and cultures
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Put theory into practice
Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.
Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.
Where your language degree can take you
Your degree options
This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Modern Languages
Why study this course?
- More than 580 million people around the world speak Spanish as a native or second language
- Acquire a skill highly regarded by employers as a complement to skills such as engineering and business
- Network and enhance your skills through the Conversation Club, student exchange opportunities, and links with cultural organisations such as the Cervantes Institute, the Cine Latino and Spanish Film Festival, and the Embassy
Why you should study Spanish at UWA
Become a bilingual citizen of the world at the largest language hub in Western Australia
Become a bilingual citizen of the world at the largest language hub in Western Australia
With four European, four Asian and two Classical languages on offer, UWA is the leading institution in WA for language learning.
Immerse yourself in another language. Learn to see the world in a new way. Move between cultures with ease.
With our unique course structure, you can combine a language with your other interests to create your perfect study plan. French and Finance? Chinese and Chemistry? German and Geography? Japanese and Jurisprudence? It’s up to you.
You’ll learn to translate not just words, but ideas.
During your studies you can put your skills into practice by travelling overseas with one of our many global learning opportunities, from short courses to long-term student exchange programs.
After completing an undergraduate major in any of our eight modern languages (Chinese Studies, Indonesian Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, French Studies, German Studies, Italian Studies, and Spanish Studies), you could continue on to our Master of Translation Studies (the only course of its kind in Western Australia) to gain a prestigious professional qualification. Endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI), Master of Translation Studies students may also undertake a work placement in Australia or overseas.
Where could your language studies take you?
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