University of Aberdeen
Master of Arts in Anthropology and Spanish and Latin American Studies
The Master of Arts in Anthropology and Spanish and Latin American Studies in Language and Culture Studies is offered by University of Aberdeen.
Program Length: 5 YEARS.
Master of Arts in Anthropology and Spanish and Latin American Studies offered by the University of Aberdeen
Anthropology and Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen is a great study combination, adding to a thorough grounding in what it means to ‘be human’, with an in-depth study of a major modern European language and culture. You will have the flexibility of a five or four year degree and the language, perspective and skills you will develop will open up a wide range of career options including with an international flavour.Anthropology – for which we boast 100% student satisfaction – will give you a thorough grounding in humanity, the differences in human cultures and communities and how they have developed. You will gain unique insight into behaviours, beliefs and attitudes all over the world, and find connections between aspects of life such as family, economics, politics and religion.Combining this study with a language spoken by 350 million native Spanish speakers in 19 Latin American states, the Spanish Peninsula, and increasingly in the US, is highly appealing to employers operating in increasingly global markets.Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, with the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment. You will be equipped to communicate in a global language and widen your studies with Spanish-language literature, films and visual culture.As an integral part of your 5-year programme you will spend the third year of your study taking your language skills to a high level as a Teaching Assistant or visiting student in a Spanish-speaking country.The combination of skills you will graduate with will have special appeal to employers in European and international business – including the energy sector which is of growing importance to Latin American economies – and in many other fields where people, cultures, and international outlook feature strongly, including NGOs and international development.
What you'll study
Year 1
Compulsory CoursesIntroduction to Anthropology: Peoples of the World (AT1003)Introduction to Anthropology: Questions of Diversity (AT1502)Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)Academic Writing for Social Sciences (AW1006)
Optional Courses
BeginnerSpanish Language 1 (SP1027)Spanish Language 2 (SP1528)
IntermediateSpanish Language 2 (SP1028)Spanish Language 3 (SP2525)
AdvancedSpanish Language 3 (SP2525)
Plus all will choose:Spain: A Cultural History (SP1035) AND/OR Latin America: A Cultural History (SP1536)Plus credit points from courses of choice to gain a total of 120 credits.Spanish Language 1 (SP1027)Spanish Language 2 (SP1528)Spanish Language 2 (SP1028)Spanish Language 3 (SP2525)
Year 2Compulsory CoursesKey Debates in Anthropology (AT2010)Reimagining Colonialism (AT2515)
Optional CoursesBeginnerSpanish Language 3 (SP2025)Spanish Language 4 (SP2526)
Intermediate - AdvancedSpanish Language 4 (SP2026)Spanish Language 5 (SP2531)
All will then choose:Spain: Texts and Contexts (SP2035) AND/OR Latin America: Texts and Contexts (SP2536)Plus select further credit points from courses of choice to gain a total of 120 credits.
Spanish Language 3 (SP2025)Spanish Language 4 (SP2526)Spanish Language 4 (SP2026)Spanish Language 5 (SP2531)
Year 3Compulsory CoursesResidence Abroad Project (SP30AB)
Year 4Compulsory CoursesAnthropological Theory (AT3027)Spanish Language 6 (SP30A3)
Optional CoursesPlus select a further 30 credits from level 3 Anthropology course(s) and 45 credits from level 3 Spanish and Latin American Studies courses
Year 5Compulsory CoursesSpanish Language 7 (SP40A5)
Optional Courses
You must choose one of the following dissertation courses:Joint Honours Dissertation in Anthropology (AT4047)Dissertation in Hispanic Studies (SP4039) (NOTE: This is a year-long course, with timetabled classes in the first half-session)Plus further credits in level 4 courses in Anthropology and Spanish and Latin American Studies to gain a total of 60 credits in each discipline.