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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: R410
Spanish
The University of EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£29,600Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
78%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA (Hons) Spanish at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Spanish is the official language in 20 countries and is widely spoken in four more territories, including the United States. Studying Spanish at the University of Edinburgh, you will be immersed in an extraordinary range of literature, film, poetry and theatre from around the world. Our flexible programme invites you to explore the diverse and rich cultures of Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean in historical and linguistic contexts. International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% student satisfaction rating, a 90% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Why Edinburgh
How long it takes to complete this degree programme
Programme benefits
UCAS Code:R410
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | A*AA - AAA A*AA - AAA. Required subjects: A levels: a language other than English at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 - 34 points from 36 points with 665 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: a language other than English at 5. SL: English at 5. |
🗣️ 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
£29,600
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400
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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £24,000 | £29,000 | £37,500 |
| 5 years | £28,500 | £37,500 | £55,500 |
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
£29,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 34% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
85%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
40%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
65%
Overall
Teaching on my course
78%Learning opportunities
65%Assessment and feedback
44%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
50%Learning resources
71%Student voice
56%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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