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Specialise in Spanish for your Diploma in Arts at Massey
Spanish is spoken not only in Spain, but in more than 20 countries in Latin America, parts of Africa and in many regions of the United States. Alongside the language is a vibrant and captivating cultural heritage. New Zealanders are beginning to discover and appreciate this culture more fully through our growing relationships with Latin American countries.
In the Diploma in Arts (Spanish) you will have your choice of courses in Spanish language and literature. You will also have a choice of courses in culture, music and civilisation. The focus of the courses is divided between Spain itself and the nations of Latin America.
A Diploma in Arts in Spanish is a good fit if you:
- want to learn a new language
- have Spanish-related personal or professional interests
- enjoy the cultures of Latin America and Spain.
Planning information
The Diploma in Arts (Spanish) is only available for part-time study due to sequencing of courses.
If you have little or no prior knowledge of the language you should enrol in 245101 Introductory Spanish Language I.
If you are a Spanish language speaker please see the programme coordinator prior to enrolling in language courses.
If you later proceed to the Bachelor of Arts degree, all of the courses in your Diploma of Arts can be transferred to the Bachelor of Arts.
If you have questions, contact us through the Get advice button on this page.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the programme or specialisation you enrolled in may be no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these programmes go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Courses you can enrol in
Course planning key
- Prerequisites
- Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
- Corequisites
- Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
- Restrictions
- Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Core courses for the Diploma in Arts
As well as the specialisation courses listed below, this qualification has core courses that you will need to complete.
Spanish courses
Subject courses
Course code: 245101 Introductory Spanish Language I 15 credits
An introduction to basic communication skills in spoken and written Spanish. Aspects of contemporary Hispanic culture and society are also studied.
View full course detailsCourse code: 245102 Introductory Spanish Language II 15 credits
An extension of basic communication skills in spoken and written Spanish. Aspects of contemporary Hispanic culture and society are also studied.
View full course detailsCourse code: 245103 Hispanic Culture and Heritage 15 credits
An introduction to significant aspects of modern Hispanic history, literature, art and culture in Spain and the Spanish-speaking world. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required.
View full course detailsCourse code: 245201 Intermediate Spanish Language I 15 credits
Intermediate level written and oral comprehension and communication skills in Spanish, providing a broad linguistic base for the study of Spanish and Latin American culture, literature and civilisation.
View full course detailsCourse code: 245202 Intermediate Spanish Language II 15 credits
An extension of intermediate skills in reading, free composition, listening comprehension and oral communication to illustrate aspects of contemporary Spanish and Latin American culture and society.
View full course detailsCourse code: 245203 The Sound of Spanish: Diction, Dialects and Diversity 15 credits
An introduction to socio-linguistic aspects of the use of Spanish around the world, including dialectal variations and bilingualism, through a study of basic Spanish phonetics and phonology.
View full course detailsCourse code: 245204 Latin American Voices 15 credits
An introduction to 20th century Latin American literature and its historical and political contexts through short literary works in Spanish.
View full course detailsCourse code: 245301 Advanced Spanish Language 15 credits
Advanced level skills in reading, free composition, listening comprehension and oral communication in Spanish, illustrating aspects of contemporary Spanish and Latin American culture and society.
View full course detailsCourse code: 245302 Theory and Practice of Spanish Translation 15 credits
An advanced introduction to the theory and practice of translation from and into Spanish and the role and responsibility of the translator.
View full course detailsCourse code: 245303 Latin American Rhythms and Politics: From Tango to Rock 15 credits
Study of representative twentieth century Latin American music styles and their links to key social and political events that have shaped Latin American history. This course will be taught in Spanish.
View full course detailsCourse code: 245304 Travellers' Tales: the Invention of Latin America 15 credits
An exploration of how Latin American people, landscapes and cultures have been defined through the writings of European, North American, Australasian and Latin American travellers. This course will be taught in Spanish.
View full course detailsCourse code: 245305 Spanish Conversation on Film 15 credits
An advanced study of contemporary Latin American cinema within the context of current socio-political debates.
View full course detailsEntry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations.
English language requirements
To study this programme you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
If you have already completed a bachelor degree
If you have already completed a bachelor degree you may replace 230111 Tū Kupu: Writing and Inquiry or 230112 Tū Arohae: Critical Thinking with courses of your choice. You will need to apply for replacement courses via a Special permission request in your portal and you will need to attach evidence of your completed degree with the request.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Fees and scholarships
Fees, student loans and free fees scheme
Your tuition fees may be different depending on the courses you choose. Your exact fees will show once you have chosen your courses.
There will also be some compulsory non-tuition fees and for some courses, there may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.
- Get an estimate of the tuition fees for your qualification
- View a list of non-tuition fees that may be payable
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You can view fees for the courses that make up your qualification on the course details pages.
Student loans (StudyLink) and Fees Free scheme
You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.
The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Find out more about the scheme and your eligibility on the Fees Free website. To use the site's eligibility checking tool, you will need your National Student Number.
Current and returning Massey students can find their National Student Number in the student portal.
- Student loans (StudyLink)
- Fees Free
- Student portal
Scholarship and award opportunities
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This information is for estimation purposes only. Actual fees payable will be finalised on confirmation of enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, all fees shown are quoted in New Zealand dollars and include Goods and Services Tax, if any. Before relying on any information on these pages you should also read the University's Disclaimer Notice.
Careers and job opportunities
Knowledge of Spanish language and culture will prove both valuable and rewarding. A degree majoring in Spanish makes a wide range of career choices possible, including:
- banking
- journalism
- management
- marketing
- teaching
- trade and export
- travel and tourism.
Related study options
Spanish – Graduate Certificate in Arts
Boost your career while learning a new language. The Graduate Certificate in Arts (Spanish) will give you the equivalent of an undergraduate major in Spanish without having to complete a second bachelor’s degree.
Spanish – Bachelor of Arts
Keen to boost your career prospects while learning about a new culture? Massey’s Bachelor of Arts (Spanish) will help you stand out in the international job market.
Spanish – Graduate Diploma in Arts
Learn Spanish, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Spanish) will give you the equivalent of an undergraduate major in Spanish without completing a second bachelor’s degree.
Useful planning information
Key information for students
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