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Overview

In the Spanish studies minor, you'll learn the Spanish language and about Spanish and Latin American history and cultures. Spanish is one of the world's major languages and the first language of more than 400 million people. As well as developing your language skills, you can take subjects in Spanish … For more content click the Read more button below. Learning Spanish will give you highly employable communication skills in a competitive globalised labour market. It is also important in international development and diplomatic contexts as an official language of the United Nations and the World Bank. As part of this minor, you're encouraged to apply to do in-country study programs in Spanish through the University’s exchange programs. These are available in Spain and in various Latin American countries (please note: overseas programs may be impacted by travel restrictions). You can do a minor in Spanish studies no matter your skill level. Depending on your prior knowledge of and/or qualifications in the Spanish language you will start at Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced level or Extended.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Academic contact

Jose Luis Fernandez Castillo

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Open to all courses

Yes

Structure

Where one or more subjects are shared between this minor and another component (course, second major or minor) the subject/s will be replaced with an elective at the level of the common subject. Where a combination of this minor and another component (course, second major or minor) exceed 4 common subjects this combination will become incompatible.

60 credit points

Level one30 credit points
Level two30 credit points

Available in courses

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Global Studies - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Arts - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics - Melbourne (Bundoora)

Career opportunities

Studying Spanish builds skills in communication, cultural awareness and problem solving to prepare you for a range of careers.

Possible roles include:

  • Cultural diversity manager
  • Teacher or tutor