BA Social Policy & Spanish
About this course
BA in Social Policy and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The degree includes a compulsory year abroad, required for entry to Honours. A final-year dissertation allows independent research into a chosen topic.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB IB: 32-30
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 81%
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: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- London: 8%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 85%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Social Policy & Society in Contemporary Scotland
- Private Issues & Public Problems
- Spanish 1A
- Spanish 1B
- Introduction to Spanish 1A
- Introduction to Spanish 1B
- Scottish Social Policy since 1845
- Key Concepts in Social Welfare
- The Making of Social Policy
- Spanish 2A
- Spanish 2B
- Spanish & Latin American Studies II
- Research Methods in Social Policy
- Comparative Social Policy: Theories, Methods & Analysis
- Spanish 3A
- Spanish 3B
- What are you looking at!?: Visual Culture in Spain
- Latin America Through Indigenous Eyes
- Year abroad
- Global Challenges
- Dissertation
- Spanish Honours Spoken Language
- Key Theories and Debates of Translation Studies (Spanish)
- Student Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Social Policy & Spanish at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £41,000. The £34,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of BA Social Policy & Spanish at University of Strathclyde 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 Social Policy & Spanish at University of Strathclyde?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Social Policy & Spanish at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 190 UCAS points.
Does BA Social Policy & 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 Social Policy & Spanish at University of Strathclyde?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.