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BA Language Studies with Latin American Studies

University of Essex

Institution
University of Essex
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Language Studies with Latin American Studies
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
15865
Median salary
£29,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 95%
  • Learning opportunities: 90%
  • Assessment and feedback: 84%
  • Academic support: 99%
  • Organisation and management: 85%
  • Learning resources: 98%
  • Student voice: 88%

Do students stay on the course?

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

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 10%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Administrative occupations: 15%
  • Elementary occupations: 15%
  • Teaching Professionals: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 55%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 3%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 4%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 36%
  • London: 35%
  • South East: 16%
  • South West: 2%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Scotland: 1%

Who gets in

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

  • A levels: 70%
  • Other qualifications: 5%
  • No formal qualifications: 25%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Language Studies with Latin American Studies at University of Essex earn?

The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for French studies.

What do graduates of BA Language Studies with Latin American Studies at University of Essex do next?

100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Language Studies with Latin American Studies at University of Essex?

95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Language Studies with Latin American Studies at University of Essex?

The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Language Studies with Latin American Studies at University of Essex?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.