Spanish and Latin American Studies BA (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This four-year programme combines the study of Spanish language and its varieties with modules in the film, literature, history and cultures of Spain and Latin America, from the early modern period to the present day. Year three is spent abroad in a Spanish-speaking country.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Spanish and Latin American Studies BA (Hons) at University College London
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Spanish and Latin American Studies BA (Hons) 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 | £26500 | £33000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £32000 | £22500 - £34500 | £25000 - £45000 |
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| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23159 | £23269 | £27035 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19602 - £26716 | £17343 - £29570 | £19981 - £35326 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Spanish and Latin American Studies, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
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| 15% | Finance Professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Other Educational Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Spanish grade A required. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.
A,A,B at Advanced Highers (or A,A at Advanced Higher and B,B,B at Higher), including Spanish at grade A
A score of 17 points in three higher level subjects including Spanish at grade 6, with no score lower than 5. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
D3,D3,M1 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, including Spanish at D3
GCSE English Language at grade B or 6, plus Mathematics at grade C or 5.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- UPSCE
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Costs
Tuition Fees Spanish and Latin American Studies BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £23300 | year 1 |
| International | £23300 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in London
| 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, 2024
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 University College London
University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.
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