BA Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
About this course
BA in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies, a humanities degree centred on Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies and English Literature, American Studies and Creative Writing. The course includes a compulsory year abroad in a Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking country and a final-year project. The first year introduces foundational themes through compulsory modules such as Upper Intermediate Spanish (B2), Researching Spanish and Latin American Studies and Introduction to Brazil, Portugal and Portuguese Speaking Africa. The second year builds proficiency with Practical Language Skills in Spanish 2, Portuguese Language Skills and Culture and Society in the Portuguese-Speaking World. The third year is spent on an integrated year abroad. The fourth year concludes the degree with advanced study including the Final Year Project, Practical Language Skills in Spanish 3 and Advanced Portuguese Language. Optional modules across the degree allow students to examine topics such as cinema, history, translation, politics and urban cultures.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB EPQ: Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level including B in Spanish and grade A in the EPQ. BTEC: We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. IB: 34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 in Higher Level Spanish
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What students say
Based on about 67 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 76%
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 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 22%
- Administrative occupations: 16%
- Teaching Professionals: 9%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 6%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 42%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Brazil, Portugal and Portuguese Speaking Africa
- Upper Intermediate Spanish (B2)
- Researching Spanish and Latin American Studies
- The Historical Development of Spain and Hispanic America
- Introduction to the Cultural Production of Spain and Spanish-America
- Beginners Portuguese (A1)
- Pre-intermediate Portuguese (A2)
- Lower Intermediate Portuguese (A2+ B1)
- Practical Language Skills in Spanish 2
- Portuguese Language Skills
- Culture and Society in the Portuguese-Speaking World
- From Brazil to Africa: World Cinemas in Portuguese
- Global Queer Politics and Cultures
- Social Class across Cultures
- Black Europe
- Reception, Transmission and Translation: The Global Circulation of Literature
- Global Environmental Humanities
- Languages in Action: from Theory to Practice
- Digital Communications Across Cultures
- Issues in Hispanic Cinema
- Literature and the Arts in the Spanish-speaking World
- Latin America since Independence (c1800 - c1930)
- Translation Theory and Practice in a Spanish - English Context
- Modern Spain (1868-1975)
- LCS Year Abroad
- Final Year Project
- Practical Language Skills in Spanish 3
- Advanced Portuguese Language
- Languages in Action: from Theory to Practice
- Representing the Holocaust: Transgression and the Taboo
- Contemporary World Literature
- Decolonial Approaches
- Minoritised Languages, Dialects and Cultures from Past to Present
- Spanish in an Economic and Business Context
- Contemporary Spain: Politics, Culture and Society After Franco
- Spanish-English Translation
- Urban Cultures of the Portuguese-Speaking World
- Icons and Stars: Celebrity and Revolution in Spain and Latin America
- Race and Representation in the Spanish-speaking world
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £46,500. The £34,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Iberian studies.
What do graduates of BA Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies at University of Leeds do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies at University of Leeds?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies at University of Leeds?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.