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MA Language & Linguistics and Spanish & Latin American Studies

University of Aberdeen

Institution
University of Aberdeen
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Language & Linguistics and Spanish & Latin American Studies
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
RQ14
Typical offer
A-level BBC, IB 32

Entry requirements

A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.

About this course

MA in Linguistics and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies. Core topics include Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Language & Translation, and Research Methods. Students complete a period abroad in a Spanish-speaking country during the third year.

Modules

  • Academic Writing for Language & Literature
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
  • Language Structure and use
  • Spanish Language 2
  • Spanish Language 3
  • Living Language
  • English Past and Present
  • Spain and Spanish America: History, Culture, Politics
  • The Global City in Text and Film
  • Language in Society
  • Spanish Language 4
  • Latin America: Texts and Contexts
  • Spanish Language 6 (SP30A3)
  • Spanish Language 7 (SP40A5)
  • Dissertation in Language and Linguistics
  • Dissertation in Spanish