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MA Gaelic Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies

University of Aberdeen

Institution
University of Aberdeen
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Gaelic Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies
Duration
5 years
UCAS code
QR54
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 Mathematics with Gaelic and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies, uniting mathematics with Gaelic and Hispanic language, literature, and cultural history. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Language & Translation. Students undertake a compulsory period abroad during year three as a teaching assistant or visiting student in a Spanish-speaking country.

Modules

  • Academic Writing for Language & Literature
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
  • Gaelic Scotland
  • Gaelic for Beginners 1a
  • Gaelic for Beginners 1b
  • Spanish Language 1
  • Spanish Language 2
  • Spain and Spanish America: History, Culture, Politics
  • The Global City in Text and Film
  • Gaelic Language 1a
  • Gaelic Language 1b
  • Spanish Language 3
  • Otherworld: Lost Gods and Hidden Monsters of Medieval Scotland
  • Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2b
  • Spanish Language 3
  • Spanish Language 4
  • Latin America: Texts and Contexts
  • The Global City in Text and Film
  • Gaelic Language 2a
  • Triumph and Tragedy: A Literary and Historic Tour of Gaelic Scotland
  • Spanish Language 5
  • Residence Abroad Project (SP30AB)
  • Gaelic Language A
  • Spanish Language 6 (SP30A3)
  • Gaelic Language B
  • Spanish Language 7 (SP40A5)
  • Dissertation in Spanish
  • Dissertation in Gaelic Studies