Spanish Studies and Mathematics Degree Courses (GR14)

Course Overview

Lancaster's four-year combined Spanish Studies and Mathematics degree is delivered jointly by our Department of European Languages and Cultures - ranked in the top ten by The 2011 Complete University Guide - and our Department of Mathematics and Statistics - ranked third by The Guardian University Guide, 2011. Your degree scheme also includes a year in a Spanish-speaking country undertaking work experience or studying.

In Spanish Studies, you'll focus firmly on developing high levels of proficiency in the language, complemented by courses in contemporary Spanish history and institutions and Spanish and Mexican culture. The Mathematics element provides specialist knowledge, intellectual stimulation and training in logical thinking.

You'll begin your degree with courses including Spanish Studies (Intensive for Beginners or Advanced) and Calculus. In your second year, you'll study subjects such as Power and Resistance in Spain and Spanish America: From the Spanish Empire to the 21st Century and Spanish Language: Oral Skills. You'll also be able to choose from a selection of Mathematics modules.

In your third year you'll complete your Residence Abroad: Intercultural and Academic Reflection before finishing your degree with modules including Spanish Language: Written Skills.

For a list of compulsory modules, please see the tab above.

The language department is so friendly, the staff are really approachable and I have made some of my closest friends on my language courses.

Career opportunities

A combined degree that includes a language is highly sought after by employers.

Languages open up opportunities in business and European politics as well as communications and journalism. With strong language skills you could consider the Civil Service, the Diplomatic Service, the British Council and various international agencies.

Our Mathematics graduates are also in high demand, with statisticians needed in government, industry and finance. The logical and analytical skills developed by studying Mathematics are easily transferable to a wide variety of occupations, including computing and accounting.

You can also continue your studies to a higher level, at Lancaster and other institutions. Many graduates train to teach Spanish or English as a foreign language, either in the UK or further afield and there is a strong demand for Maths teachers. A professional qualification can open up careers like interpreting, while a postgraduate degree can lead to opportunities in higher education.

Modules

Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:

PartI

Calculus
Integration
Matrix Methods
Part I Spanish Studies (Advanced)
Part I Spanish Studies (Intensive)

PartII (Year 2)

From the Spanish Empire to the 21st Century
Intensive (Spoken Language)
Intensive (Written Language)
Oral Skills
Written skills

PartII (Year 3)

intercultural and academic reflection

PartII (Year 4)

Oral Skills
Written Skills

For more detailed module information please visit the European Languages and Cultures department website.

Entry Requirements

A-level: A(Maths or Further Matsh)AB inc. Spanish unless this is to be studied from beginners' level, in which case applicants should have evidence of language-learning ability (e.g. an AS or A-level in another foreign language or GCSE grade A in a foreign language). We normally expect three A-levels.

General Studies: Accepted as one of 3 A-levels

Key skills: Not included in offer

Scottish Highers: ABBBB plus Grade A at Advanced Higher Maths

Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information

International Bacc: 35 pts overall with 16 pts from best three HL courses, inc 6 in HL Maths

BTEC: DDD/DDM

Mature students: Applications welcomed from mature students who can provide evidence of language-learning ability

For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.

Financial Support

Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.

The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.

Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.

Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.

For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our fees and funding page.