MA Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies
About this course
MA in Mathematics and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Language & Translation. The third year of study is undertaken abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with at least two Mathematics/Science subjects. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (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 at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. Two Science/Mathematics subjects are required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required.
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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
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- 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
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Calculus 1
- Algebra
- Calculus II
- Set Theory
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Spanish Language 1
- Spanish Language 2
- Spanish Language 3
- Spain and Spanish America: History, Culture, Politics
- The Global City in Text and Film
- Analysis i
- Linear Algebra i
- Analysis II
- Linear Algebra II
- Spanish Language 3
- Spanish Language 4
- Spanish Language 5
- Latin America: Texts and Contexts
- The Global City in Text and Film
- Residence Abroad Project (SP30AB)
- Spanish Language 6 (SP30A3)
- Group Theory
- Analysis III
- Analysis Iv
- Rings & Fields
- Differential Equations
- Spanish Language 7 (SP40A5)
- Complex Analysis
- Dissertation in Spanish
- Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Mathematics 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 £9,500 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of MA Mathematics 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 Mathematics 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 Mathematics 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 Mathematics 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 Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.