Hispanic Studies and History

Hispanic studies and history is a combination that develops both linguistic and cultural depth in the Spanish-speaking world and the historical analytical skills to understand how societies develop over time. Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, giving you access to the rich cultural, literary, and intellectual traditions of Spain and the diverse nations of Latin America. History develops your ability to investigate the past through primary sources, construct sustained arguments, and situate events within their broader social and political contexts.

At the University of Warwick, this four-year full-time programme gives you an in-depth knowledge of Spanish language and Hispanic cultures alongside a multi-faceted and international approach to historical inquiry. Spanish can be taken from beginner, post-beginner, or advanced level, making the programme accessible to a wide range of students regardless of their prior Spanish experience. You will study Spanish and Latin American literature, film, and cultural history alongside historical periods and themes that include European, colonial, and global history.

The combination of language learning and historical study develops an unusually integrated understanding of the Spanish-speaking world in its full complexity. The programme includes a sandwich year and work placement, giving you professional experience before your final year.

Graduates from Hispanic studies and history programmes go on to careers in international business, diplomacy, journalism, education, translation and interpreting, the civil service, the heritage sector, and cultural organisations. The combination of linguistic competence and historical analytical rigour is valued across many professional contexts. Further study at postgraduate level in Hispanic studies, Latin American studies, translation, or history is a natural route for those who wish to develop specialist expertise.