MA Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion (5 years)
About this course
MA in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies and Theology and Religion. Core topics include Language & Translation, Communication & Writing, and Research Methods. Students spend year three abroad as a teaching assistant or visiting student in a Spanish-speaking country and complete a dissertation.
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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 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South West: 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: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Spain and Spanish America: History, Culture, Politics
- The Global City in Text and Film
- Latin 1
- Latin 2
- Spanish Language 2
- Spanish Language 1
- Spanish Language 3
- Spanish Language 4
- Spanish Language 3
- Residence Abroad Preparation for Mlti Students (LA10RP)
- Spain and Spanish America in Text and Film
- Spanish Language 5
- World - Changing Protests: History, Culture, Politics
- Residence Abroad Project (SP30AB)
- Spanish Language 6 (SP30A3)
- Spanish Language 7 (SP40A5)
- Final Year Project
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion (5 years) at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £33,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Iberian studies.
What do graduates of MA Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion (5 years) at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion (5 years) at University of Aberdeen?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion (5 years) at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Does MA Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion (5 years) at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion (5 years) at University of Aberdeen?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.