BA International Relations and Spanish
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme requires a year abroad in a Spanish-speaking country for a work placement or university study. The final year includes an independent research project or a project proposal focused on international challenges.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS tariff points from three Higher Level subjects including H5 in French. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English
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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: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 50%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 20%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture
- Spanish Language and the Hispanic World
- Spanish Fast Track 1
- Spanish Fast Track 2
- Global Chronicles: the Making of the International Order
- International Governance: Challenges and Conflict
- Spanish Language in Professional Contexts
- Spanish Language in Cultural Contexts
- International Relations Theory
- Period of Residence Abroad (Spanish/French)
- Global Political Order and Disorder
- International Relations Independent Project
- Spanish Language and Sustainable Futures
- Spanish Language and the Graduate World
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Relations and Spanish at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £34,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA International Relations and Spanish at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Relations and Spanish at Manchester Metropolitan University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA International Relations and Spanish at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Does BA International Relations and Spanish at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA International Relations and Spanish at Manchester Metropolitan University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.