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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: RT47
Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, England
4 yearsDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Newcastle University, the BA (Hons) Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This degree covers cultures and countries from the Iberian Peninsula to Latin America and the Spanish Caribbean. You will achieve a high level of spoken and written Spanish, and develop a strong level of Portuguese from beginner’s level. There are also options in Quechua and Catalan. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Intermediate Spanish Language
Portuguese Language Fundamentals
Latin American Literature and Culture
Iberian Peninsula: History and Society
Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition
Caribbean Spanish: Language and Identity
Contemporary Latin American Cinema
Year Abroad: Immersive Cultural Studies
UCAS Code:RT47
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB To include Spanish. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points With Higher Level Spanish at grade 6 or above. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£98,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £30,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £27,000 | £35,000 |
| 5 years | £29,500 | £38,000 | £61,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 36% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £11,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
60%Working
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
87%Learning opportunities
77%Assessment and feedback
77%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
95%Student voice
74%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Newcastle University
Newcastle University offers Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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