BA English and Hispanic Studies
About this course
BA in English and Hispanic Studies, a joint honours degree spanning the study of English and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies. The course includes a core Spanish language module in every year of study alongside English literature and comparative literature. Students normally spend their second or third year abroad, and a final-year dissertation option is available. Intermediate and final years provide access to a wide range of optional modules covering literature, critical theory, history, politics, linguistics, philosophy and film. Spanish can be studied from beginner, post-beginner or advanced levels, and the first year introduces Hispanic culture through literature, film, politics and art alongside English literary traditions.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB to include English Literature (or English Language and Literature combined) and Spanish. IB: 34 to include 5 in Higher Level English Literature (or English Language and Literature combined) and 5 in Higher Level Spanish.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 72%: 13 offers from 18 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
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: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 40%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English and Hispanic Studies at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £47,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English and Hispanic Studies at University of Warwick 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 English and Hispanic Studies at University of Warwick?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English and Hispanic Studies at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA English and Hispanic Studies at University of Warwick?
72% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 13 offers from 18 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA English and Hispanic Studies at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English and Hispanic Studies at University of Warwick?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.