Spanish is a major international language with more than 523 million speakers in 31 countries. It's also an official language of the United Nations and of other international organisations such as the European Union and the Organisation of American States. In the US, Spanish is the second most widely spoken language.
An undergraduate degree is generally completed between two to four years, depending on the pattern of study and any recognition of prior learning you may have. Associate degrees, bachelor and bachelor with honours are all undergraduate degrees.
Research degrees are research based master’s or PhD programs that focus on a single area of expertise. They provide students the opportunity to carry out highly specialised research under expert supervision.
The popular culture of Spanish-speaking countries includes the arts, sports, film and television, and the media. Studying Spanish can open doors to interests that aren't accessible without a knowledge of the language and culture, for example, in Spanish arts, sports, film, television or media. It can also be an important asset in many careers, with many of our graduates finding employment in:
Through our exchange and in-country study programs, students get to travel and learn, as well as live abroad and acquire a taste for a new culture.
Ramon Lopez Castellano
Teaching scholar, Spanish
In addition to our language diplomas, languages can be studied as a major or minor sequence within the Bachelor of Arts, and as a major within the Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of International Studies (Global Scholar). On top of this, a language may be able to be studied across many of Deakin’s other courses.
Get the opportunity to travel overseas and try out your language skills with native speakers. In-country language programs are available if you study Spanish as a major sequence. For six weeks you will study the Spanish language and culture in its own environment while gaining course credit.
If you'd like to undertake postgraduate study in Spanish, or in a field related to Spanish culture, society or history, choose a higher degree by research at Deakin.
