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Spanish is the official language in 20 countries and widely spoken in four more territories, including the United States. The language is your gateway to a great many countries and cultures in Latin America, Europe, the Caribbean and elsewhere.

Studying Spanish and History of Art helps you understand the contemporary world, and also sheds light on the past.

Year 1:
You will study either Spanish 1A or 1B, depending on your language skills. Typically, students on Spanish 1B come to University with substantially more experience of studying Spanish than students on Spanish 1A.

You will study History of Art 1, exploring the relationship between art, power and belief.

Year 2:
Students of 1A and 1B will come together in the Spanish Language 2 course. This course will help you communicate your ideas in Spanish using more nuanced grammatical structures, vocabulary and syntax. In both your spoken and written work, you will gain confidence in expressing yourself in Spanish, ready to study or work abroad in Year 3.

You can also opt to begin, or continue, studying Portuguese, Basque or Catalan, expanding your knowledge of Iberian languages and cultures.

You will study History of Art 2, which begins with the eighteenth century and continues to the present day.

Year 3:
You will spend Year 3 in a Spanish-speaking country, deepening your knowledge of Spanish by speaking it daily and immersing yourself in local cultures.

Year 4:
You will study advanced Spanish written language, spoken language and translation into English. You will also choose from a range of specialist, honours-level courses in Spanish and in History of Art.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AAAB (first sitting) or AAAA (two sittings) including a language other than English plus English at National 5 at C.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (two sittings) including a language other than English plus English at National 5 at C. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.