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Economics with Hispanic Studies BA

University Park Campus, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to pursue your passion for economics and immerse yourself in Hispanic culture? Do you want to gain a global perspective on your studies and enhance your career prospects?

BA Economics with Hispanic Studies is a four-year degree run in partnership with the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures. You’ll cover a diverse range of subjects including macroeconomics, microeconomics, mathematics, statistics, economic history, developmental and behavioural economics. You’ll become proficient in Spanish, with the option to also study Portuguese, through modules that develop your existing language skills.

Tailor your career interests with a wide range of optional modules. You'll spend your third year studying in Spain. The perfect opportunity to apply your language and economic skills in a real-world setting. You'll graduate with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to stand out to potential employers as you start your career.

Our graduates are highly sought after in a variety of sectors. These include investment banking, accountancy, government departments and much more.

Be a part of shaping our global future. Our successful alumni work at top organisations such as the Bank of America, Barclays, Bloomberg, Deloitte, Oxfam and the World Bank.

Indicative modules

Mandatory

Year 1

Current Economic Issues

Mandatory

Year 1

Foundations of Economics

Mandatory

Year 1

Spanish 1: Beginners

Mandatory

Year 1

Spanish 1

Mandatory

Year 1

The Politics of Economics and the Economics of Politicians

Optional

Year 1

Literature in Spanish

Optional

Year 1

Mathematical Economics and Econometrics

Optional

Year 1

Mathematical Economics and Statistical Methods

Optional

Year 1

Modern Latin America

Optional

Year 1

Portuguese 1: Beginners

Optional

Year 1

Quantitative Economics

Mandatory

Year 2

Applied Econometrics I

Mandatory

Year 2

Applied Econometrics II

Mandatory

Year 2

Principles of Macroeconomics

Mandatory

Year 2

Principles of Microeconomics

Mandatory

Year 2

Spanish 2: Beginners

Mandatory

Year 2

Spanish 2

Optional

Year 2

Luso-Hispanic Cinemas

Optional

Year 2

Modern Spanish and Spanish American Literature and Film

Optional

Year 2

New World(s): Contacts, Conquests and Conflict in Early Modern Hispanic History and Culture

Optional

Year 2

Portuguese 2: Beginners

Mandatory

Year 3

Year abroad

Mandatory

Year 4

Dissertation

Mandatory

Year 4

Spanish 3

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Development Economics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Econometric Theory

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Experimental and Behavioural Economics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Financial Economics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Industrial Economics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced International Trade I

Optional

Year 4

Advanced International Trade II

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Labour Economics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Macroeconomics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Mathematical Economics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Microeconomics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Monetary Economics

Optional

Year 4

Advanced Public Economics

Optional

Year 4

Business and Society in Spain

Optional

Year 4

Conflict and Post-Conflict Societies through Literature and Film

Optional

Year 4

Economic Policy Analysis I

Optional

Year 4

Economic Policy Analysis II

Optional

Year 4

International Money and Macroeconomics

Optional

Year 4

Making the Cuban Revolution: Ideology, Culture and Identity in Cuba since 1959

Optional

Year 4

Microeconometric Methods

Optional

Year 4

Numerical Methods in Economics

Optional

Year 4

Painting in Spain

Optional

Year 4

Politics and Literature in Contemporary Spain

Optional

Year 4

Portuguese 3

Optional

Year 4

Spanish American Narrative and Film

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About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Wednesday 8 January 2025. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

University undergraduate student Cole Pearce studying in Nightingale Hall accommodation's library, University Park. November 5th 2021.

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