BA in Spanish (Honours) (Double Majors) in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

Our language-focused program prioritizes achieving fluency in Spanish, covering comprehension, conversation, reading, and writing, with specialized offerings for business and translation. Additionally, Waterloo's Hispanic club provides opportunities to hone conversational abilities with fellow students. Another option is specializing in Latin American Literatures and Cultures, where you'll explore significant literary and cultural movements across Latin America from ancient civilizations to modern times while building robust research capabilities. After graduation, your Spanish degree unlocks diverse career paths in fields like business, education, international relations, and global development. Enhance your degree's value by gaining practical experience through co-op placements. The majority of our students pursue Honours or Majors in Spanish, while others combine it with other disciplines through double honours programs. We offer both 3-year General and 4-year degree options, allowing students to select either language-based or literature-focused courses—with literature students able to specialize in either Latin American or Peninsular works. The Honours program permits Spanish as either a single discipline or combined with another field, including through the Arts and Business co-operative program's Honours Major in Spanish.