Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Accounting and Finance] From University of Plymouth

ThisÊSpanish and Contemporary Chinese Studies course at University of Nottingham course offers you the opportunity to combine studies in Spanish and Chinese languages, literatures, histories and cultures. The year abroad gives you a unique opportunity to practise your language skills and enhance your understanding of Spanish and Chinese culture.

Year one

You will take core modules in both languages, and introductions to Chinese and to Spanish and Spanish American literature, history and culture.

Year two

In Spanish and Chinese, your language studies will be consolidated to prepare you for the year abroad. You will take modules in literature, history, politics and society from a wide choice of modules in both Spanish and Chinese Studies.

Year three

In your third year of study you will spend the academic year abroad in Spain or Spanish America and China. You will be supported by our Year Abroad officer in preparation for this period in Year Two. For Spanish, you have the option to undertake study at a university, do a work placement or work as an English language teaching assistant; you will also spend one semester studying Chinese language and culture at our own campus in Ningbo.

Year four

You will develop your command of both languages and their use in increasingly sophisticated contexts, and study optional modules drawn from the areas of literature, history, politics, society, film and translation. In Spanish, you may also choose to write a dissertation.

Average starting salary and career progression

94.2% of undergraduates in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies who were available for employment had secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £21,336 with the highest being £31,000.