BA Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies
About this course
BA in Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies, a politics and international relations and spanish, portuguese and latin-american studies degree centred on national and global political issues alongside Hispanic societies. The course is split equally between the two subject areas with the option to weight the final year 75:25 in favour of either subject. The first year must be passed to proceed, while the second and final years contribute equally to the final degree classification.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB to include Spanish. IB: 34 to include 5 in Higher Level Spanish.
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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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
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
- Business and public service associate professionals: 18%
- Finance Professionals: 12%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
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 Politics, International Studies 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 £1,000 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Politics, International Studies 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 Politics, International Studies 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 Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics, International Studies 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 Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies at University of Warwick?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.