Hispanic Studies and History

Hispanic Studies and History at the University of Kent offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the rich cultural, linguistic, and historical heritage of the Spanish-speaking world. This combined degree programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Hispanic societies, their histories, and the evolution of their languages from the medieval period to the present day. Throughout the course, students will explore a wide range of topics including Spanish and Latin American history, literature, politics, and social changes, alongside advanced language skills in Spanish. The programme emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies, encouraging students to critically analyze historical sources, literary texts, and contemporary issues. With a focus on developing high-level language proficiency, the course includes language modules that enhance reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, enabling graduates to communicate effectively in professional contexts. Students will have opportunities to engage with authentic cultural materials, participate in language immersion activities, and undertake research projects that deepen their understanding of Hispanic civilizations. The History component covers major periods such as the Renaissance, colonialism, modern revolutions, and contemporary developments, offering students insights into the political, social, and economic changes that have shaped Latin America and Spain. The programme benefits from the university’s strong links with cultural institutions and includes options for study abroad, enabling students to immerse themselves in Spanish-speaking environments and gain firsthand experience. Graduates will leave equipped with critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and language competencies that open pathways to careers in diplomacy, education, international business, translation, cultural management, and further academic research. The academic staff are experts in their fields, providing mentorship and support to ensure students achieve their goals. This degree prepares students not only for employment but also for active participation in global contexts, making it an ideal choice for those passionate about Spanish language, history, and culture.

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 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:

HI426 - Making History: Theory and Practice

LS312 - Introduction to Hispanic Culture

LS313 - Introduction to Hispanic Culture

LS300 - Learning Spanish 3 (Post A Level)

LS302 - Intensive Learning Spanish 1 (Beginners)

HI430 - Modern British History (Part Two)

HI431 - The English Renaissance: Society, Politics and Culture 1400-1600

HI432 - Early Modern History: The Age of Reformation c. 1450-1600

HI433 - Early Modern History: The Age of Enlightenment c. 1600-1750

HI434 - Introduction to the History of Science

HI435 - A Global History of Empires: 1500-1850

HI436 - A Global History of Empires: 1850-1960

HI437 - War and Diplomacy in Europe c1850-2000

HI353 - Britain and the Second World War: The Home Front

HI359 - Empire and Africa

HI366 - Britain in the Age of Industrialisation 1700-1830

HI385 - Introduction to the History of Medicine

HI390 - The Emergence of America:From European Settlement to 1880

HI391 - The Rise of the United States Since 1880

HI397 - Cinema and Society, 1930 - 1960

HI410 - Early Medieval Europe

HI411 - Later Medieval Europe

HI416 - Victorian Britain: Politics, Society and Culture

HI419 - England in the Age of Chivalry: c1200-1400

HI425 - Revolutionary Europe 1700-1850

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

HI6047 - Communist Eastern Europe, 1945-89

HI763 - How the West was Won (or lost): The American West in the Nineteenth Cen

HI783 - Anglo-Saxon England

HI789 - The Art of Death

HI795 - Inviting Doomsday: US Environmental

HI6025 - Everyday Life in Early Modern Europe

HI6032 - Persecution, Repression and Resistance

HI6034 - Anglo-French Relations 1904 - 1945

HI6036 - Science Satirised

HI6042 - The British Empire: Sunrise to Sunset

HI613 - Conflict in Seventeenth Century Britain

HI632 - The Tools of Empire 1760-1920

HI707 - Britain and The Falklands War

HI742 - The Cold War, 1941-1991

HI5031 - African History since 1800

HI5035 - History of Modern Medicine and Medical Ethics,1800-2000

HI5041 - Gothic Art: Image and Imagination in Europe, c.1140-1500

HI5055 - Russia: 1855-1945 Reform, Revolution and War

HI5065 - British History c. 1480-1620

HI5013 - Popular Religion and Heresy, 1100-1300

HI5023 - The American Civil War Era 1848-1877

HI5075 - Marvels, Monsters and Freaks 1780-1920

HI5092 - Armies at War 1914-1918

HI566 - History Dissertation

HI6002 - The British Army and Empire c1750-1920

HI6009 - Europe and the Islamic World, c 1450-1750

HI5094 - Insurgencies and Counter-Insurgencies: The British and French Experienc

HI6018 - Victorian Science

LS515 - Catalan Culture

LS548 - Contemporary Spanish Cinema

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

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

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

LS505 - Learning Spanish 4

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.

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

HI6021 - Famine in Pre-Industrial Societies

HI6024 - Napoleon and Europe, 1799 - 1815

HI5095 - Insurgencies and Counter-Insurgencies: The British and French Experienc

HI5099 - The Wars of the Roses

HI6012 - From Crisis to Revolution: France 1774-1799

HI6014 - Riders on the Storm

HI6016 - The English Reformation and the Invention of the Middle Ages

HI5093 - Armies at War 1914-1918

HI5024 - The American Civil War Era 1848-1877

HI5068 - War and Modern Medicine 1850-1950

HI5072 - The American Revolution

HI747 - The Cold War, 1941 - 1991

HI6044 - British Politics 1625-1642

HI6045 - Origins of the Second World War

HI6046 - Wolves, Walruses and the Wild

HI6037 - Science Satirised

HI6039 - The Rights Revolution: The 20th Century US Supreme Court & Society

HI6040 - The Discovery of the World c.1450 - 1800

HI6041 - The Crusades in the Thirteenth Century

HI6035 - Anglo-French Relations 1904 - 1945

HI6029 - The Great War: British Memory, History and Culture

HI6030 - Empires of Religion

HI796 - Inviting Doomsday: US Environmental

HI770 - From Blitzkrieg to Baghdad: Armoured Warfare in Theory, Practise and Im

HI6049 - The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the Atlantic World, c. 1500 - 1900

HI605 - Independent Documentary Study in History

LS550 - Reading Monstrosity in Iberian Culture

LS554 - Writing the Cuban Revolution

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

LS580 - Barcelona and Havana: Icon, Myth and History

SCL501 - Languages in the Classroom

LS563 - Terrorism and State Terror in Latin America

LS567 - Final Year Dissertation

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 including grade B in History

• GCSE: 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 at HL, including a modern European language other than English 4 at HL or 5 at SL, and History 5 at HL or 6 at SL

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

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• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

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The University of Kent offers a Bachelor's degree in Hispanic Studies, which provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the languages, cultures, history, and societies of the Hispanic world. This programme is designed to develop students' proficiency in Spanish through intensive language modules, including oral, written, and comprehension skills, while also fostering a deep appreciation of the diverse cultures across Spain and Latin America. The curriculum typically includes modules on Hispanic literature, history, cinema, and contemporary cultural issues, allowing students to explore the political, social, and cultural developments shaping the Hispanic world.

Students have the opportunity to study abroad in countries such as Spain or Latin American nations, gaining vital intercultural experience and improving their language skills in immersion settings. The course is structured to combine language acquisition with cultural and historical studies, ensuring students gain both linguistic competence and contextual knowledge. Faculty members are experts in their fields, offering modules informed by current research and engaging students through innovative teaching methods.

The programme prepares graduates for various careers, including roles in international business, translation and interpretation, education, journalism, and cultural management. The university emphasizes employability skills alongside academic development, encouraging participation in internships, language exchanges, and research projects. The programme typically spans three years in full-time study, with opportunities for optional modules that allow further specialization in areas such as Latin American studies or Spanish literature.

The University of Kent's bilingual and multicultural environment fosters an inclusive academic community where students are encouraged to critically analyze cultural differences and develop global perspectives. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated language laboratories, and support services designed to assist in language learning and academic success. The course's flexibility allows students to tailor their studies according to personal interests and career goals, making it a versatile and engaging programme for those passionate about the Hispanic world.