MA Economics with Spanish
About this course
MA (Hons) in Economics and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies combines economic theory with regional and linguistic studies. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Policy Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The degree offers flexibility to choose optional modules from subjects including History, English, Geography, Politics, or Psychology. Language study consists of one or two Spanish modules each year, with entry points for both beginners and advanced learners.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (View source data of all entry requirements for this course.).
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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: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 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 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- London: 5%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 75%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Modules
- International Business Environment
- Making of the Modern Economy
- Global Economic Perspectives
- Environment, City and Society
- Social and Environmental Challenges in an Unequal World
- Revolutions in World History
- The Rise of Atlantic Empires, 1500-1750
- Core Mathematics I
- Core Mathematics II
- Plato and the Good Life
- Descartes, Thought and Reality
- Politics and Public Policy
- Applied Spanish 1A (Beginner)
- Applied Spanish 1A (non-beginner)
- Applied Spanish 1B (Intensive)
- Applied Spanish 1B (non-beginner)
- Introductory Psychology:1
- Introductory Psychology:2
- Microeconomics
- Skills for Economics and Finance
- Macroeconomics and Applied Policy
- Career Planning Module Online
- Internship
- Economics of an Unequal World
- Business Internship Module
- Earth Systems and Resources
- Earth System Function and Measurement
- Dynamic Human Worlds: Society, Culture, Economy
- Dynamic Physical Worlds: Earth, Water and Ice
- Core Mathematics III
- Core Mathematics IV
- Thinking about life: Existentialism, Life World and Dasein
- Aesthetics
- International Relations
- Comparative Politics
- Applied Spanish 2A (beginner)
- Applied Spanish 2A (non-beginner)
- Applied Spanish 2B (beginner)
- Applied Spanish 2B (non-beginner)
- Understanding the Mind
- Principles of Econometrics
- Business Microeconomics
- Business Macroeconomics
- Behavioural Economics and Finance
- Applied Econometrics
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Applied Spanish 3
- Marketing Strategy
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Applied Human Resource Management
- Competition and Market Regulation
- Portfolio, Asset Selection, and Valuations
- Decision Science for Business
- Multinational Strategies for Global Markets
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Applied Spanish 3: Language and Culture in Context
- Microeconomic Policy
- Macroeconomic Theory
- Macroeconomic Policy in Practice
- Business and Economics in a Changing World
- School of Business Dissertation
- Business Strategy
- Principles of Marketing Research
- Options, Futures, and Valuations
- Asset Pricing
- International Trade and Investment
- Applied Spanish 4: Language and Culture in Context
- Data Mining for Business
- Predictive Analytics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Economics with Spanish at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £21,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Economics with Spanish at University of Dundee 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 Economics with Spanish at University of Dundee?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Economics with Spanish at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
Does MA Economics with Spanish at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Economics with Spanish at University of Dundee?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.