Spanish

Students who study Spanish at the University of Melbourne learn to speak the language of more than 25 countries and 350 million people. Students learn about the culture and histories of the largest Spanish-speaking nations and how the language has influenced cultures around the world. By learning such a popular and influential language, students create a wide range of new career opportunities around the world. Student exchange opportunities in Spanish speaking countries are available.

Three separate streams are offered in Spanish:

Beginners: for students who have very little or no knowledge of Spanish.
Intermediate: for students who have undertaken four or five years of secondary school Spanish.
Advanced/Post-VCE: for students who have obtained a pass in VCE Spanish, or its equivalent.

Major

Students completing a major will usually complete 25 points at level one, 37.5 points at level two and 37.5 points at level three.

Total 100 points

Minor

Students completing a minor will usually complete 25 points at level one, 25 points at level two, and 25 points at level three.

Beginners Spanish Stream: Level 1 Subjects

The following subjects are compulsory for students undertaking a major or a minor in beginners Spanish stream (25 points).

Beginners Spanish Stream: Level 2

Students completing the Spanish major are required to complete Spanish Intermediate Language and Culture A and B OR Intensive Intermediate Spanish and Hispanic Cultural Studies 1 (37.5 points). Students completing the Spanish minor are only required to complete Spanish Intermediate Language and Culture A and B OR Intensive Intermediate Spanish (25 points).

Beginners Spanish Stream: Level 3 Subjects

The following subjects are compulsory for students completing a major or a minor in the beginners Spanish stream (25 points). Students completing a major must also undertake one Level 3 elective (12.5 points).

Intermediate Spanish Stream: Level 1 Subjects

The following subjects are compulsory for students undertaking a major or a minor in intermediate Spanish stream (25 points).

Intermediate Spanish Stream: Level 2 Subjects

The following subjects are compulsory for students completing a major or a minor in intermediate Spanish stream (25 points). Students completing a major must also undertake one Level 2 elective (12.5 points).

Intermediate Spanish Stream: Level 3 Subjects

The following subject is compulsory for students completing a major or a minor in intermediate Spanish stream (12.5 points). Students completing a major in this stream must also complete two Level 3 electives (25 points). Students completing a minor must complete one Level 3 elective (12.5 points).

Advanced/Post VCE Spanish Stream: Level 1 Subjects

The following subjects are compulsory for students undertaking a major or a minor in advanced/post VCE Spanish stream (25 points).

Advanced/Post-VCE Spanish Stream: Level 2 Subjects

The following three subjects are compulsory for students completing a major or a minor in advanced/post VCE Spanish stream (25 points). Students completing a major must also undertake one Level 2 elective (12.5 points).

Advanced/Post-VCE Spanish Stream: Level 3 Subject

The following subject is compulsory for students undertaking a major or a minor in advanced/post VCE Spanish stream (12.5 points). Students completing a major must also undertake two Level 3 electives (25 points). Students completing a minor must undertake one Level 3 elective (12.5 points).

Spanish Elective Subjects