BA Education & Spanish
About this course
BA in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies and Education. Core topics include Research Methods and Communication & Writing. The programme includes a compulsory year abroad studying at a foreign university, working as a language assistant, or undertaking a work placement. A 35-hour first-year placement provides experience working with children aged 0 to 14 in community settings.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB IB: 32-30
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What students say
Based on about 21 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: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Gained a higher qualification: 9%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
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: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 83%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 76%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 67%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 310 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- London: 1%
- Scotland: 97%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Other HE qualification: 45%
Modules
- Spanish 1A
- Spanish 1B
- Introduction to Spanish 1A
- Introduction to Spanish 1B
- Understanding Education in the 21st Century
- Placement Learning: Children’s Wellbeing & Development in the Community
- Spanish 2A
- Spanish 2B
- Spanish & Latin American Studies II
- Culture, Society, Formation
- Education & Learning
- Spanish 3A
- Spanish 3B
- Latin America Through Indigenous Eyes
- What are you looking at!?: Visual Culture in Spain
- Educational Encounters Past & Present
- History and Philosophy of Education
- Children & Childhood
- Social Pedagogy with Adults
- Can Culture Educate Us?
- Year abroad
- Spanish Honours Spoken Language
- Key Theories and Debates of Translation Studies (Spanish)
- Student Placement
- Educational Representation in Film & Literature
- Dissertation
- Policy and Politics in Education
- Social Issues in Education
- Social Research Methods
- Second Language Learning
- Explorations in Educational Influence
- Creativity in Education
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Education & Spanish at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £37,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Iberian studies.
What do graduates of BA Education & Spanish at University of Strathclyde do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Education & Spanish at University of Strathclyde?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Education & Spanish at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 192 UCAS points.
Does BA Education & Spanish at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Education & Spanish at University of Strathclyde?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.