Art History and Spanish & Latin American Studies

Art history and Spanish and Latin American studies is a combination that brings together the visual and the linguistic, the cultural and the historical, in ways that reward genuinely interdisciplinary curiosity. Art history equips you to read images and objects in their social and historical contexts, developing the analytical vocabulary to discuss art, architecture, and visual culture across different media and periods. Spanish and Latin American studies develops genuine proficiency in one of the world's most widely spoken languages alongside deep knowledge of the cultures, histories, and contemporary realities of Spain and the diverse societies of Latin America.

At the University of Aberdeen, this four-year full-time programme develops both disciplines with seriousness and depth, and includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to deepen your linguistic competence and cultural engagement in a Spanish-speaking environment. You will engage with the visual traditions of Spain, Latin America, and the broader history of Western and global art, and develop the research, analytical, and written communication skills that both disciplines demand. The typical entry tariff of 184 points reflects the academic standard expected.

Aberdeen's reputation for student satisfaction in art history reflects a teaching culture that takes the subject seriously and invests in strong student experience.

You will develop specialist expertise in visual analysis and in a major world language and its associated cultural contexts, alongside the broader skills of critical reading, argument, and communication that serve well across many professional fields.

Graduates pursue careers in galleries and museums, arts administration, cultural journalism, heritage organisations, auction houses, translation, international business, education, and the broad creative and cultural sector. The Spanish language skills open additional doors in commercial and international roles with a focus on Spanish-speaking markets. Postgraduate study in art history, curatorial practice, Latin American studies, or Spanish is a well-established continuation.