Become fluent in a language spoken by 400 million people worldwide.
Study courses in Latin American thinking and cultures, and imaginations of Latin America in the 20th century.
Learn how Spanish has become the official language for major international bodies like the United Nations and World Bank.
Mastering a world language like Spanish will enhance your future career opportunities if you're also studying other fields, including business, education or engineering.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Conference translator/interpreter
- Language teacher
- Corporate travel consultant
- Head of languages
- International business translator/interpreter
- Freelance translator/interpreter
- Travel consultant
I had room in my program to pick up a Diploma in Languages and had a lot more opportunities to volunteer in a wider range of roles and gain work experience because of it. I am now an English teacher and researcher living in Japan.
I had room in my program to pick up a Diploma in Languages and had a lot more opportunities to volunteer in a wider range of roles and gain work experience because of it. I am now an English teacher and researcher living in Japan.
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Online study
- Overseas study
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Introductory Spanish A
- Latin American Perspectives
- Cultures of Latin America
- Imagining Latin America in the 20th Century
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