Carried around the globe by exploration and colonialism, Portuguese is a Romance language originating on the Iberian Peninsula. Courses of study focus on grammar, syntax and vocabulary as well as native speakers’ cultures. Expert speakers often become translators or teachers, or employed for global business firms or government agencies.

Academic institutions around the world offer a BSc or Bachelor of Science. This popular undergraduate degree is helpful in preparing students for the workplace or for advanced degree programs. The average BSc takes three to five years to complete.