BA Hispanic Studies and Theatre Studies
About this course
BA in Hispanic Studies and Theatre Studies, a joint degree in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies and Drama blending language study with performance analysis. Students study Spanish from beginner, post-beginner or advanced levels alongside core and optional topics including historiography, applied theatre, and playwriting. The four-year course normally includes a year abroad spent working, studying at a partner institution, or acting as a language assistant in Spain, the Caribbean, or South America. Students divide their time equally between Hispanic Studies and Theatre Studies departments. The curriculum explores Hispanic cultures, history, and politics across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Pacific alongside theatre in European and African contexts. Teaching draws on facilities at Warwick Arts Centre, providing access to multi-artform venues and performance-based student societies.
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Entry requirements
A level: Advanced route IB: Advanced route
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What students say
Based on about 56 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 50%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 20%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 25%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
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 Theatre Studies at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £42,000. The £33,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Iberian studies.
What do graduates of BA Hispanic Studies and Theatre Studies at University of Warwick 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 Hispanic Studies and Theatre Studies at University of Warwick?
96% 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 Theatre Studies at University of Warwick?
The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
Does BA Hispanic Studies and Theatre 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 Hispanic Studies and Theatre Studies at University of Warwick?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.