Spanish Studies and Computing

Lancaster’s joint spanish studies and computing is taught by the department of languages and cultures in conjunction with the school of computing and communications. your spanish studies programme enables you to acquire high-level language skills and gain a thorough understanding of the country’s historical, cultural, social and political background in a global context. in computing, you’ll focus on developing professional skills, including extensive study of software and systems development.

As well as language and subject-related skills, a degree in languages can help you to develop rich interpersonal, intercultural, cognitive and transferable skills that can be utilised across a variety of careers such as accountancy, it, business development, civil service, events management, finance, journalism, publishing, research and sales, as well as teaching and translating both in the uk and abroad. combined with the technical and sought-after skills gained in computer science, graduates may go on to join major technology companies such as ibm, google or bae whilst others prefer software design, development and management roles within smes, or starting their own business. the guardian university guide 2020 ranked computer science 3rd in the uk for graduate careers after 6 months and spanish studies is ranked 1st for graduate prospects in the times and sunday time good university guide 2019. many graduates continue their studies at lancaster, making the most of our postgraduate research facilities. we offer masters degrees in translation, languages & cultures and computer science as well as a range of phd research degrees. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, but that you also graduate with relevant life and work based skills. we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in the lancaster award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: