Spanish and Portuguese Studies BA (Hons)
Queen's University of Belfast
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Spanish and Portuguese Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in Iberian Studies at Queen's University of Belfast for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Iberian Studies.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Iberian Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25409 | £25877 | £30360 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22421 - £28863 | £20465 - £32713 | £23256 - £40310 |
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Course Description
Spanish and Portuguese are now two of the world’s most important languages. In certain areas of the USA, Spanish is more widely spoken than English, whilst the Portuguese-speaking countries of Brazil and Angola have been two of the fastest growing world economies in recent years. These two languages open up new and exciting cultures and job opportunities. This is an integrated degree which enables students to gain an in-depth knowledge of two major world languages, and the modules on offer reflect the diversity of cultures in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries across the globe.
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 Spanish and Portuguese Studies BA (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast
| 25% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Design occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Iberian Studies
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Applicants who have not taken Spanish beyond GCSE level may be eligible for the Beginners pathway, where evidence of linguistic ability is required, typically GCSE grade B in Spanish or, if not taken, grade B in a Modern European language.
Costs
Tuition Fees Spanish and Portuguese Studies BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
| EU | £20800 | year 1 |
| International | £20800 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
RR45
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FAQ about Spanish and Portuguese Studies BA (Hons) Queen's University of Belfast
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Administrative occupations (25%), Managers, directors and senior officials (15%), Engineering professionals (10%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%)
- Spanish and Portuguese Studies BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Queen's University of Belfast.
- It is comparably easy to get accepted to this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of