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Become fluent in a language spoken by 400 million people worldwide.

Courses also cover Latin American thinking, European film and 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 future career opportunities if you're also studying business, education, engineering and other fields.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for modern languages

QS World University Rankings 2024

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:

  • International business translator/interpreter
  • Cultural tour developer
  • Foreign affairs officer
  • Foreign language analyst
  • Conference translator/interpreter
  • International business consultant
  • Academic researcher

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Research experience
  • Seminars

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Advanced Spanish Language Skills
  • General Research Methods
  • Concepts in Applied Linguistics
  • Special Topics in Spanish Language Studies

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