Spanish and Classics MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Spanish and Classics MA (Hons) and other courses in Iberian Studies at The University of Edinburgh 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 Iberian Studies
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £27500 | £33000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £30000 | £22000 - £34500 | £25500 - £50500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Iberian Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24918 | £25477 | £29916 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21713 - £28715 | £20025 - £32159 | £23099 - £40346 |
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Course Description
Many of the basic concepts underlying Western society were expressed for the first time in ancient Greek or Latin. Together with Spanish, they are the language of many highly influential literary and cultural works.
Studying Spanish and Classics helps us understand the contemporary world, as well as shedding light on the past. Our flexible joint honours programme enables you to learn at least two languages in their cultural context or to combine studying Spanish with a non-language pathway through ancient worlds.
Spanish
Spanish is the official language in 20 countries and is widely spoken in four more territories, including the United States.
Studying Spanish at the University of Edinburgh, you will be immersed in an extraordinary range of literature, film, poetry and theatre from around the world, explored in its historical context.
On joining us, complete beginners take our Spanish 1A course; students with substantially more experience of learning the language typically take Spanish 1B.
Intensive language training, including a year abroad, gives you the opportunity to develop advanced spoken and written skills in Spanish while gaining the broad cultural education valued by graduate employers.
Classics
You can opt to take a Latin, Greek or non-language pathway through Classics.
You will explore the scholarship and literature of the classical world that gave rise to Western society.
Why Edinburgh?
As a world-leading historic, festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a modern language in its cultural context and alongside Classics.
Classical languages have been taught at the University since its foundation in 1583. Spanish has been taught here since the early part of the 20th century, celebrating its centenary in 2019.
Studying over four years enables you to choose courses, including from other disciplines, that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. You can opt to take electives in other schools, or broaden your linguistic portfolio with an additional language, such as Portuguese, Catalan or Italian.
We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working.
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 Classics MA (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
| 30% | Caring personal services |
| 20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 15% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Iberian Studies
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English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Spanish and Classics MA (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £26500 | year 1 |
| International | £26500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.
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, 2026
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:
RQ48
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About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.
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FAQ about Spanish and Classics MA (Hons) The University of Edinburgh
- 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.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25417 15 months after graduation, £27500 3 years after graduation and £33000 after graduation.
- Caring personal services (30%), Managers, directors and senior officials (20%), Finance Professionals (15%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%)
- 65 graduates rated the course 79. This means that 79% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Spanish and Classics MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Edinburgh.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 178 which is among the
Percentile among all Classical Studies students in the UK.