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BA Education with Spanish

Aberystwyth University

About this course

BA in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies and Education. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students spend a year abroad, with options including work placements or study at partner universities in Spanish-speaking countries. A major dissertation is completed during the course.

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Institution
Aberystwyth University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Education with Spanish
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
XR04
Typical offer
A-level BBB
Median salary
£24,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: BBB-BCC IB: 30-28

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What students say

Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 88%
  • Learning opportunities: 91%
  • Assessment and feedback: 90%
  • Academic support: 96%
  • Organisation and management: 90%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 84%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 15%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Further study: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Teaching Professionals: 15%
  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 85%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 90%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 5%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 9%
  • London: 5%
  • South East: 3%
  • South West: 5%
  • Wales: 71%

Who gets in

Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 95%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%
  • No formal qualifications: 5%

Modules

  • Children's Development and Learning
  • Spanish Language (Beginners)
  • Spanish Language (Non-Beginners)
  • Education, Sustainability and Ethical Citizenship
  • Health and Wellbeing in the Early Years
  • Language Development in the Early Years
  • Play Matters: Understanding and Supporting Learning and Play
  • Professional Practice
  • Educational Blueprints: Insights into Curriculum and Assessment
  • Spanish Language (Intermediate)
  • Discourses of Education and Childhood
  • Leadership
  • Literacy in Young Children
  • Research Methods
  • Safeguarding and Professional Practice
  • Spanish Language (Advanced)
  • Children's Rights
  • Emotional and Social Development
  • Major dissertation
  • Mathematical Development in the Early Years
  • Special Educational Needs

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Education with Spanish at Aberystwyth University earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Iberian studies.

What do graduates of BA Education with Spanish at Aberystwyth University do next?

95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education with Spanish at Aberystwyth University?

88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Education with Spanish at Aberystwyth University?

The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.

Does BA Education with Spanish at Aberystwyth University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has a compulsory year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Education with Spanish at Aberystwyth University?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.