The Anthropology and Spanish Bachelors Degree at Queen's University Belfast is designed for students eager to explore the complexities of human societies and diverse linguistic cultures. You will gain a deep understanding of socio-cultural differences and similarities, examining how they arise, are transmitted, and evolve. This programme delves into the inter-relationship between texts and contexts, fostering familiarity with debates surrounding culture and identity. It is ideal for those who wish to develop skills in synthesising ideas and arguments from a wide array of literary, political, social, cultural, and linguistic sources across the Spanish-speaking world.
You will study this full-time, on-campus programme over four years, developing core Spanish language skills for written and spoken fluency, alongside translation abilities. Alongside language, you will explore the literatures, histories, and cultures of Spain and Latin America, from the Golden Age to contemporary societies. The curriculum includes anthropological themes such as 'What Makes Us Human?', 'Conflict, Peacebuilding and Identity', and 'Arts, Creativity and Music Globally'. You will have the opportunity to undertake anthropological fieldwork during a study abroad year in a Spanish-speaking country, graduating with a robust analytical toolkit for diverse global careers.