Spanish and Portuguese Studies BA (Hons)
Queen's University of Belfast
Key Course Facts
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.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | £25091 | £29894 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22421 - £28863 | £19517 - £32681 | £21940 - £40192 |
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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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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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% | Protective service occupations |
| 15% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Iberian Studies
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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:
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 Queen's University of Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is a public institution that has enjoyed international repute for the majority of the institution’s time as an educational centre, and this is reflected today in their impressive University Rankings from Times Higher Education and QS. With the university’s significant reputation for research prominence and academic results, and the city life on offer from Ireland’s capital, QUB deserves the consideration of any student hoping to excel in their field while also creating fond memories while they do it.
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