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Spanish degrees in New Zealand in 2024

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Spanish Degrees in New Zealand

Study Spanish Degrees

As the official language of over 20 countries and the world's second most widely spoken language, Spanish is a popular language to study in higher education. Studying Spanish unlocks access to an incredibly diverse range of culture and history, as you learn about Hispanic cultures and customs, and the different varieties of the language that exist around the world.

Graduates of degrees in Spanish will develop communication skills that can be utilised in a wide range of careers in areas such as business services, translation, teaching, politics, marketing and tourism.

Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes, including lectures, tutorials, seminars and group projects. Depending on your course, you may also have the option to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Spanish language
  • Spanish and Latin America studies
  • Cultural studies
  • Hispanic history and culture
  • Linguistics studies

Study in New Zealand

New Zealand would be an excellent choice for any international student looking to study abroad. With a diverse and extremely friendly population, students from all over the world would feel welcomed, and find it easy to integrate into their local student community. New Zealand's higher education system has a reputation for encouraging students to think for themselves and participate in cutting edge research projects. As an international student in New Zealand, you will have access to 8 highly ranked universities, all ranked in the top 500 of the QS World University rankings.

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