Studying the Spanish language and its related cultures can give you a competitive edge in many lines of work, especially in New Zealand, where few people know a second language. Spanish will be particularly rewarding for careers in teaching, translating, interpreting, foreign affairs, international law, journalism, tourism, business and marketing. It is especially useful for working with international organisations, multinational companies or NGOs in the ten Pacific Rim nations where Spanish is spoken.
The Spanish and Latin American studies programme offers a full programme of study. Courses cover language study (from beginners to advanced levels), focusing on contemporary usage and communication. The Department’s strength lies in a broad spectrum of cultural and literary studies on Spain and Latin America. We use multimedia and interdisciplinary approaches to studying Hispanic literature, film, art, music and popular culture. We support your learning with extensive print, audiovisual, and electronic resources in various library collections and multimedia laboratories.