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In all corners of the globe people have become aware of the growing presence and importance of Spanish. With over 400 million people speaking it as a first language, Spanish is now the world’s fourth most-spoken language. It’s not only the official language of Spain, but also of Mexico and much of Central and South America. Along with English, Spanish is set to be one of the dominant languages of the future.

You may be thinking about living or working in a Spanish-speaking country, or perhaps your employer has business links with one. As you hone your language skills, you’ll also be learning more about the rich and varied culture of Spanish-speaking countries, adding to your appreciation of customs and traditions in them.

Degrees

  • Business Studies with Spanish
    This is a flexible degree that’s accessible and relevant to your workplace. You’ll study how organisations work, how they’re managed, and the external world in which they operate.
  • Humanities with Spanish
    This degree allows you to combine modules on different aspects of the arts – what people thought, made and practised – and their meaning and values in the past and today.
  • Language Studies
    Combine the study of one or two foreign languages (French, German, Spanish) with the study of English language and linguistics.
  • Open degree
    The BA/BSc Open Degree is a qualification that gives you a huge choice in terms of subjects and modules that you study to make up your degree.

Diplomas of Higher Education

Certificates of Higher Education

Not sure if you’re ready? Try a short introductory Openings course

If you would like to try Open University study before you commit to a qualification, our Openings courses could be the right place for you to start. These introductory-level courses have been specially designed to help you find out what it’s like to study with the OU, get a taste of a subject area, develop your study skills, and build your confidence. There is also financial support available for these courses. Read more about our Openings courses.

Study a module as a standalone course

You can study a single module on its own for personal interest or to improve your career prospects. See the list of all our individual courses in Spanish.

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