Studying UWA's Bachelor of Arts lets you cultivate your passions while developing the transferable skills that employers need and an Arts degree provides.

Transferable skills are sometimes referred to as 'people skills' because they're about personal attributes that are essential in every industry. Importantly, these skills can never be automated, ensuring you’ll be ready and well equipped for work.

Spanish Studies

Studying Spanish is not simply about learning a language – it's an experience that will open your mind to different cultures. This major equips you with fluency in spoken and written modern Spanish. Not only will you learn the language, you'll also study Spanish literature, films and popular cultures. This is sure to provide you with a holistic and stimulating cultural and educational experience. Spanish Studies is offered to beginners, and will help you achieve a highly functional level of competency in listening, speaking, writing and reading Spanish. 

European language graduates are well qualified for careers in all areas that involve interpersonal and communication skills, especially when dealing with people from a range of cultural backgrounds. These include travel, hospitality, publishing, theatre, commerce, international relations, the diplomatic services, teaching and interpreting and translating. Knowledge of a foreign language has helped graduates secure jobs in international banking, journalism and communications, medical areas, music and the arts. Students majoring in Spanish Studies should also consider furthering their studies by taking a Master of Translation Studies to gain a prestigious professional qualification.