Hispanic and Latin American Studies
Hispanic andLatin American Studies
Bachelor of Arts Program in Interdisciplinary Humanities|Revised 2027 (B.E. 2570)
Learn more than a language: understand the society, culture, history, politics, economy and international relations of Spain, Latin America and the regions shaped by Spanish culture.

Program highlights
“The first and only program of its kind in Thailand and Southeast Asia”
Communication skills
Spanish at levels A1–B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Well-rounded knowledge
Study the history, politics, international relations, economy, literature and culture of Spain, Latin America and the Philippines
Thinking and communication
Practise analyzing and presenting information in speech and writing that is reasoned, systematic and effective
Professional experience
Internship opportunities at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassies, tour companies, hotels and more

Highlight courses
- Spanish for Tourism and the Hospitality Business
- Spanish for Business Management and International Trade
- Introduction to Spanish Interpreting
- Popular Culture in the Hispanic World
- Spanish Art
- Gender, Sexuality and Cultural Imagination in Spain
- Power, Culture and Communication in Latin America
- Political, Economic and Cultural Integration in South America
- Dictatorship, Revolution and Democracy in Latin America
Career paths
Education
- Academics and researchers
- Teachers of Spanish and of Spain and Latin America
Translation and interpreting
- Translators
- Interpreters
International relations
- Diplomats
- International organization staff
- Foreign affairs officers in the public and private sectors
Tourism and hospitality
- Tour guides
- Staff in travel, hotel and airline businesses
Media, publishing and writing
- Writers
- Documentary writers
- Journalists and reporters
Admissions (TCAS)
Round 1Portfolio + TGAT1 (English Communication)
For applicants with a background in Spanish who meet any one of the following:
- Studied in a Spanish-language high-school track, or
- Hold a DELE, DELE Escolar or SIELE certificate at level A2 or above, or
- Completed an exchange of at least 9 months in a country where Spanish is an official language
Round 3Admission
Open to applicants with or without prior Spanish, using four A-Level subjects:
- Social Studies
- Thai
- English
- One of: Mathematics 2, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Pali or Spanish
More details: www.tuadmissions.in.th
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