Bachelor in Spanish Language and Literature (Bachelor's)

At Oglethorpe University, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $32,500 per year for full-time students..

This programme focuses on advanced language proficiency in Spanish alongside in-depth study of Hispanic literature, drama, and film. Students examine cultural histories across Spain, Latin America, and African Spanish-speaking regions. The curriculum emphasizes real-world application through required study abroad and internships. Students engage in research presentations at the university’s Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium.

Focus areas include Hispanic literature, Spanish drama, Latin American film, Cultural history of Spain, Cultural history of Latin America, Spanish-speaking cultures in Africa.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, including coursework in language, literature, and culture, a required semester of study abroad, and opportunities for internships and research. Coursework is structured around the five C’s: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities.

Graduates pursue roles as interpreters, translators, educators, cultural consultants, and professionals working with Spanish-speaking communities in public and private sectors.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a personal statement is required for admission.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 60% of applicants.

Critical thinking, discussion, research, and practical experience shape the undergraduate curriculum at Oglethorpe. Its Core curriculum challenges students across disciplines, while small classes support close work with professors. Students can learn through laboratories, internships, and self-directed research, including biology projects that build laboratory skills. The university prepares graduates for careers and further study, with alumni working as artists, healthcare professionals, business leaders, advocates, and community leaders.

For almost 200 years, Oglethorpe graduates have contributed to Atlanta and communities beyond Georgia. The university's historic campus sits minutes from internships and cultural experiences across the metropolitan area. Atlanta provides a setting for students to connect classroom learning with professional interests, while campus life includes 16 NCAA Division III athletic teams, performance opportunities, student organizations, and career development.

International students join a close-knit community where faculty know and support students personally. Nearly 60% of students identify as students of color, and the university says all viewpoints and identities are respected. Mental health and student success services provide additional support. Merit scholarships are available, and the Flagship 50 program may make tuition affordable for academically qualified students. New first-year and transfer students attend Orientation and Welcome Weekend before classes begin.