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Spanish degrees in the USA

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Spanish BA, UG:Bachelor

University of Idaho United States

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Spanish Education BA

Glenville State College United States

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BA Spanish BA

University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) United States

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Spanish BA

John Jay College of Criminal Justice United States

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Spanish BA

Elizabethtown College United States

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Study a Spanish degree in the USA in 2025

As the official language of over 20 countries and the world's second most widely spoken language, Spanish is a popular language to study in higher education. Studying Spanish unlocks access to an incredibly diverse range of culture and history, as you learn about Hispanic cultures and customs, and the different varieties of the language that exist around the world.

Graduates of degrees in Spanish will develop communication skills that can be utilised in a wide range of careers in areas such as business services, translation, teaching, politics, marketing and tourism.

Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes, including lectures, tutorials, seminars and group projects. Depending on your course, you may also have the option to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Spanish language
  • Spanish and Latin America studies
  • Cultural studies
  • Hispanic history and culture
  • Linguistics studies

Study in the USA

With over 1.1 million international students choosing the USA as their higher education destination each year, the country is one of the most popular study abroad destinations in the world. There are consistently many USA based universities and colleges ranked within the top 100 in the QS World University rankings, and it is not uncommon for the top 10 rankings to be dominated by American universities as well. As one of the biggest countries in the world, you will have many choices when it comes to deciding where you want to study abroad.

See our detailed guide to studying in the USA for international students.

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