Cultural Studies (Italian)

Description

Outside Spain, Spanish is the official language of all countries in South and Central America except Brazil, and is widely spoken in many parts of North America. A working knowledge of the Spanish language, and of Hispanic cultures, will give you a head start in the business world. Combining Hispanic Studies and Business Administration enables you to gain a deeper understanding of international business, which is an ideal option for those considering an global career.

You have the opportunity to spend a year abroad in Spain, Uruguay or in Peru and we offer advanced language modules focusing on translation and interpreting – valuable skills when looking for employment. Another peninsula language, be it Catalan or Portuguese, is optional for joint honours students. Our facilities include multimedia laboratories, which offer a variety of interactive language learning programmes and dictionaries, and access to a wide range of TV satellite channels and audio, video and computer-assisted language learning facilities.

Business Administration gives you the academic foundation you need for a career in business or management by equipping you with the fundamental skills and knowledge essential for managing the key areas of organisations: accounting, human resource management, quantitative methods, marketing, strategy and operations management.

Kent Business School students and staff come from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities, which leads to a multicultural learning environment with a supportive and flexible approach to teaching.

So this joint honours gives you the benefits of cultural understanding of a humanities degree, language skills, and business knowledge for the world of work.

Independent rankings

Iberian Studies (Hispanic Studies) at Kent was ranked 1st for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2014. Modern languages were ranked 14th for student satisfaction in The Guardian University Guide 2014.

According to The Guardian University Guide 2014, 90% of Business and Management students at Kent were satisfied with the quality of their course.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Credits Total Kent credits: 360
Duration full-time 48 months Partnership Joint Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Part-time, Full-time Intensity Flexible More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

EC313 - Microeconomics for Business

CB675 - Financial Accounting, Reporting and Analysis

CB312 - Introduction to Management

CB343 - Global Business Environment

LS300 - Learning Spanish 3 (Post A Level)

LS302 - Intensive Learning Spanish 1 (Beginners)

LS312 - Introduction to Hispanic Culture

LS313 - Introduction to Hispanic Culture

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

CB676 - Strategy Analysis and Tools

CB677 - Accounting for Management Control and Decision Making

CB681 - Managing Human Resources in Contemporary Organisations

CB682 - Managing People

LS504 - Learning Spanish 3B(Intensive Post A-Level)

LS505 - Learning Spanish 4

LS515 - Catalan Culture

LS548 - Contemporary Spanish Cinema

LS568 - Second Year Extended Essay

LS571 - After Dictatorship: Spain and Latin America

LS578 - Dictatorship and Cultural Production in 20th Century Brazil & Portugal

LS579 - Barcelona and Havana: Icon, Myth and History

LS562 - The Legacy of Inequality: Race and Ethnicity in Latin America

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Year abroad

The University of Kent has Erasmus agreements with several universities in Spain and Latin America.

Possible modules may include:

LA514 - Year Abroad Module

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

LS505 - Learning Spanish 4

LS506 - Learning Spanish 5

LS563 - Terrorism and State Terror in Latin America

LS567 - Final Year Dissertation

LS580 - Barcelona and Havana: Icon, Myth and History

SCL501 - Languages in the Classroom

LS550 - Reading Monstrosity in Iberian Culture

LS554 - Writing the Cuban Revolution

LA515 - Gender and Sexuality in Afro-Luso-Brazilian Cinema

EC566 - Macroeconomics for Business

CB684 - Strategic Human Resource Management

CB709 - Buyer Behaviour

CB678 - Contemporary Management Challenges

CB679 - Corporate and Business Strategy

CB501 - International Employment Relations and Human Resource Management

CB520 - Service Management

CB523 - International Business

CB542 - Business/Management Project

CB544 - International Marketing

CB545 - Marketing Research

CB546 - Marketing Communications

CB587 - E-Commerce and Business

CB602 - E-Marketing

CB610 - The Psychology of the Workplace

CB612 - New Enterprise Startup

CB613 - Enterprise

CB658 - Diversity in Organisations

CB667 - Simulation Modelling

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

Qualification Typical offer/minimum requirement

• A level: ABB

• GCSE: Grade C in Mathematics and grade C in a modern European language other than English

• Access to HE Diploma: The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.

• International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall or 16 points at HL, including IB Mathematics 4 at HL or SL and a modern European language other than English 4 at HL or 5 at SL

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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