Economics with Hispanic Studies

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.

In your first year you will cover the foundations of microeconomics and macroeconomics, and will choose between econometrics and quantitative economics, depending on your mathematical ability. You will also study a full-year Spanish module that will enhance your language skills.

During your second year, you will build on your knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics and strengthen your knowledge of either econometric theory or applied econometrics.Two‑thirds of this year will focus on economics, and the remainder will develop your understanding of your chosen country as well as your language skills.

You will spend your third year studying abroad and/or on a work placement in Granada, Spain. You will get the opportunity to broaden your horizons and enhance your employability by experiencing another culture. Teaching is in Spanish.

For your final year you will return to Nottingham. Your economics studies will focus on a dissertation and some optional modules, while you refine your newly fluent language skills in a final language module and your choice from a list of optional modules.