BA European Studies (Spanish pathway) with a year abroad
About this course
BA in European Studies (Spanish pathway) with a year abroad, a Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies degree examining the politics and history of Spain alongside language acquisition. Students spend the third year studying abroad at an institution such as the Autonomous University of Madrid, where instruction and assessment take place in Spanish.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. Required subjects: A-level grade B in Spanish if entering the post A-level language pathway. No Spanish required if entering the ab initio pathway. Must include grade B in Spanish for the post A-level language pathway. There is no Spanish required for the ab initio pathway.
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What students say
Based on about 45 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 62%
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 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 55%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 17%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA European Studies (Spanish pathway) with a year abroad at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £49,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Iberian studies.
What do graduates of BA European Studies (Spanish pathway) with a year abroad at King's College London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA European Studies (Spanish pathway) with a year abroad at King's College London?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA European Studies (Spanish pathway) with a year abroad at King's College London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Does BA European Studies (Spanish pathway) with a year abroad at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA European Studies (Spanish pathway) with a year abroad at King's College London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.