BA Hispanic Studies and Economics
About this course
BA in Hispanic Studies and Economics, a joint degree in Economics and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies. Students split their time equally between the School of Modern Languages and Cultures and the Department of Economics, with Spanish available at beginner, post-beginner or advanced entry points. The programme normally includes a year abroad spent studying, working or acting as a language assistant at an international partner institution.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB to include a modern or classical language. IB: 34 to include 5 at Higher Level in a modern or classical language.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 67%
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
- Finance Professionals: 44%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 17%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 14%
- Information Technology Professionals: 4%
- Administrative occupations: 3%
- 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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
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 Hispanic Studies and Economics 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 £13,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Hispanic Studies and Economics 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 Hispanic Studies and Economics at University of Warwick?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Hispanic Studies and Economics at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Does BA Hispanic Studies and Economics 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 Hispanic Studies and Economics at University of Warwick?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.