Bachelor Of Arts - Modern Languages - Hispanic And Latin America (Honours) at Brock University - Program overview

Program overview

Admission Requirements

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Last updated on 2025-05-30

Program overview

Program Overview

This Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages with a focus on Hispanic and Latin American Studies is designed as a combined major. It emphasizes a strong understanding of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures, which are increasingly relevant in today's global economy. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of these major world regions while exploring their own disciplinary and thematic interests.

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide a rich educational experience that combines various learning methods. The key features of the program include:

Program Length: Typically spans four years.
Integration of lectures with online modules.
Small group tutorials to enhance learning.
Opportunities for real-life application through internships and community outreach.
Options to study abroad at the University of Alcalá, Spain, during the summer or for a semester.
Exploration of study abroad programs in the U.S., Europe, or the Americas.

Featured Experiences

This program offers several unique experiences that enhance the learning journey:

Internships that provide practical experience in relevant fields.
Community outreach initiatives that allow students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings.
Study abroad opportunities that broaden cultural perspectives and language proficiency.

Career Options

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages - Hispanic and Latin American Studies can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

Business and Entrepreneurship: Engage in roles that require bilingual communication and cultural understanding.
Government and Politics: Work in diplomatic services or public policy, focusing on Hispanic and Latin American relations.
Education: Teach languages or cultural studies at various educational levels.
Research: Conduct studies related to Hispanic and Latin American cultures, languages, or social issues.
Travel and Tourism: Work in tourism management, promoting travel to Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Last updated on 2025-05-30

Program overview

Academic Requirements

For the Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages - Hispanic And Latin America (Honours) program, the following Academic Requirements apply:

General Academic Requirements:

Senior Secondary school credential appropriate for entry to university in your home country.
Academically rigorous Grade 12 year.
Prerequisites required for your program must be taken at the Grade 12 university-preparatory level (or equivalent) and are the highest level of secondary studies available in your final year of secondary school.
You may be required to submit course outlines so Admissions can determine if a prerequisite meets the rigorous academic standard required for admissibility.
Minimum B- average (higher for some programs).

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Documents Required for Preliminary Assessment of your Application:

Applicants who have already completed secondary studies will be required to provide all final grades and results, as published by their respective institution or examining board.
Applicants who are currently enrolled in secondary studies will be required to provide final grades/results to date, and progress or predicted grades for in-progress studies.
Current international secondary school students may submit predicted grades, but progress school grades are preferred.

Additional Documents:

Some programs require the submission of supplementary documents. Please see the Important Admission Deadlines for more information.
Additional documents may be requested following a preliminary assessment. Examples of additional documents include:
- Detailed course syllabi/course outlines
- Copies of awarded credentials (certificates/diplomas)
- School profile and grading scale information

Final, official documents directly from the issuing institution/board will be required to retain an offer. In cases where final, official documents demonstrate that Academic Requirements are no longer met, an offer may be changed or revoked.

For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

English is the primary language of instruction at Brock University. If your first language is not English, you must prove proficiency with one of the following:

IELTS - Academic: overall 6.5, no band below 6.0
TOEFL iBT: overall 88, no band below 21
Duolingo: minimum score of 110
CAEL: overall 70, no band below 60
PTE: 58
IELP Level 5: Successful completion of Level 5 of the Brock Intensive English Language program
CAE (C1 Advanced): 176 minimum score
CPE (C2 Proficiency): 176 minimum score
IB: Completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A
English Language Instruction: A minimum of three previous years of full-time study (non-ESL) where the primary language of instruction and evaluation was English, with strong grades in English and other humanities/social science secondary school courses.

*See exceptions below

Online Proficiency Tests: Brock accepts the IELTS, TOEFL-at-Home Edition Test, Duolingo English Test, CAEL Online test, and the PTE Academic Online test.

IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted by Brock Undergraduate Admissions.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.

Not meeting the minimum language requirements?

You may still be able to apply!