Education with Spanish BA (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Education with Spanish BA (Hons) and other courses in Iberian Studies at Aberystwyth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Iberian Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Education
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Iberian Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £16000 | £19000 |
25-75 percentile range | £15000 - £27000 | £11500 - £20000 | £14000 - £25500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Education
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23119 | £18907 | £21422 |
25-75 percentile range | £18092 - £27157 | £13560 - £24475 | £15060 - £28161 |
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Course Description
Education with Spanish is the perfect combination if you are interested in a degree where your language competencies and cultural awareness will improve during your time at Aberystwyth University and your awareness of the developments with the education sector will improve. During your degree you will be able to take part in an exciting exchange opportunity in Spain through the Erasmus programme where you will the opportunity to either teach English through the British Council programme or study in a University of which we are partnered with in Spain. On successful completion of this degree, students are eligible to apply for PGCE training at Primary level. Also, as long as you meet the entry requirements, you will be guaranteed an interview for Primary PGCE at Aberystwyth.
Spanish is spoken by over 350 million people globally, with increasing cultural and commercial importance in North America and Asia. Language skills are vital to the UK’s economic, political and strategic interests, and language graduates are in demand by employers.
This is a culturally enriching degree, experience the flavour of Spanish life through literature, film and art and education. You will have the opportunity to discover the latest techniques and trends through the debate of current educational issues. During the four year degree scheme, you see your language competencies improve in written, spoken and listening form and become a fluent communicator.
The Year Abroad is compulsory for all students on this course. Students embarking on their year abroad will have the option of studying in one of our partner Universities in Spain or to undertake a work placement in Spain or any Spanish speaking country. During this four year degree, you will receive four hours per week of intensive language classes which will include: written, oral, aural and translation. You will also explore areas such as policies and current issues in Education, Child development, the psychology of learning and thinking and many more. You also discover specialist language modules in areas such as Linguistics, Business, Politics, Culture, Literature and Art.
On successful completion of your degree you will have developed a broad range of specialist and transferable skills and capabilities that employers are seeking. Our language graduates are often employed as teachers or translators, but high-level language skills are also in demand in the financial sector, law, the business world and the wider public sector.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Education with Spanish BA (Hons) at Aberystwyth University
35% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
25% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
To include B in A-level Spanish (unless to be studied as a beginner).
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Qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Applicants are selected on their individual merits and offers can vary. We allow you flexibility in meeting our entry requirements, and all qualifications that you have already gained, or are working towards, will be considered when reviewing your application. We have an inclusive policy which recognises a broad range of qualifications. The entry requirements listed above represent typical offers for some of the most popular qualifications taken by applicants. If you cannot find the qualifications that you are studying (or have previously studied) please contact our Undergraduate Admissions Office (Telephone: +44 (0)1970 622021; Email: [email protected]) for advice on your eligibility and details of the typical offer you are likely to receive.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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Cambridge English Advanced | ||
Cambridge English Proficiency | ||
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | With minimum 5.5 in each component. |
PTE Academic | 62 | With minimum scores of 51 in each component. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | With minimum scores in components as follows: Listening 21; Writing 21; Reading 22; Speaking 23. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Education with Spanish BA (Hons)
England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
EU | £16520 | year 1 |
International | £16520 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The UK and Welsh Governments have confirmed that EU students commencing their studies in the academic year 2021/22 will no longer be eligible for home fee status. Fees for EU students will therefore be charged in line with international fees from 2021/22 onwards.
Please note Irish nationals will continue to be eligible for home fee status and support by the Welsh Government under the Common Travel Area arrangement
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University (Aber) was founded in 1872 in Aberystwyth, Wales. This university has earned itself an impressive array of awards in various domains, including in teaching standards and post-graduate employability. Whether you enjoy walking by the beach or visiting the historic town centre, Aberystwyth is a superb option for those students looking for a quiet place to focus on their academic goals.
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