MA German and Spanish & Latin American Studies
About this course
MA in German and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies, combining German and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Language & Translation. As an integral part of the five-year programme, students spend the third year developing language skills as a teaching assistant or visiting student, with half the year in Germany or Austria and the other half in Spain.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 65%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- German for Beginners 1
- German for Beginners 2
- Background to German for Beginners 1
- The Global City in Text and Film
- Spanish Language 1
- Spanish Language 2
- German Language 1
- German Language 2
- Modern German Culture 1
- Spanish Language 3
- Spain and Spanish America: History, Culture, Politics
- Modern German Culture 3
- The Global City in Text and Film
- German Language (Advanced Introductory) 1
- German Language (Advanced Introductory) 2
- German Language 3
- German Language 4
- Spanish Language 3
- Spanish Language 4
- Spanish Language 5
- Latin America: Texts and Contexts
- Residence Abroad Project (SP30AB)
- German Junior Honours Language Study
- Spanish Language 6 (SP30A3)
- German Language Study for Senior Honours
- Spanish Language 7 (SP40A5)
- Dissertation in German
- Dissertation in Spanish
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA German and Spanish & Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £36,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for German and Scandinavian studies.
What do graduates of MA German and Spanish & Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA German and Spanish & Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA German and Spanish & Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Does MA German and Spanish & Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MA German and Spanish & Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.