Italian and Spanish BA (Hons)
The University of Manchester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Italian and Spanish BA (Hons) and other courses in Italian Studies at The University of Manchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Italian Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Italian Studies courses of The University of Manchester
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Iberian Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Italian 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 | £25500 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £28500 | £21000 - £31000 | £25000 - £41000 |
All Iberian Studies courses of The University of Manchester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Iberian Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25361 | £25084 | £29433 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22371 - £28879 | £19382 - £32788 | £21539 - £40071 |
All Iberian Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Our BA Italian and Spanish joint honours course will see you delve into the language and culture of two countries.
You will develop your language skills in Italian and Spanish while exploring the history, politics, literature and visual culture of the relevant regions through a range of course units. Linguistic pathways are available for those interested in the history of a particular language and its dialects.
Language courses are taught by native speakers and you will have a further opportunity to converse with Italian and Spanish speakers during your year abroad , which will be split between Italian and Spanish-speaking countries via a university exchange, work placement and/or teaching as an English language assistant.
Employers actively recruit our graduates for their excellent language and communications skills and in-depth intercultural understanding - each crucial in a range of sectors, from international business to relief work and development.
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.
All Iberian Studies courses of The University of Manchester
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Italian Studies courses of The University of Manchester
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Italian and Spanish BA (Hons) at The University of Manchester
| 15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme: Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme are required to achieve ABB in academic subjects and grade A in the EAP with writing, speaking, listening and reading grade B. Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year are required to achieve ABB in academic subjects and grade A in the EAP with writing, speaking, listening and reading grade B. Please read this in conjunction with our A-level requirements, noting any pre-requisite subjects.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | 70 overall with no less than 6.5 in any one component |
Costs
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)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Manchester in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #13
- #17
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About The University of Manchester
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Student composition of The University of Manchester
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Manchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 30130
- postgraduates:
- 12730
- Total:
- 42860
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Italian Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
