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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LR47

Geography and Spanish & Latin American Studies

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in sport and exercise science with the MA (Hons) Geography and Spanish & Latin American Studies at University of Aberdeen. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The study of the earth's surface is combined with Spanish & Latin American Studies, one of the main spoken languages in the world. The standard MA Geography degree with a focus on studying Spanish & Latin American Studies courses. The degree is aimed at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels and will be tailored to suit. International tuition fees are £20,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Spanish Language Skills Development
Latin American History and Culture
Geography of Latin America
Human Geography: Globalisation and Development
Hispanic Literature and Visual Culture
Physical Geography and Environmental Systems
Spanish Conversation and Professional Communication
Research Methods in Geography and Area Studies
UCAS Code:LR47
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC. For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B. GCSE in English or English Language is also required.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

For entry into First Year, a minimum of 32 points required, including at least 5,5,5 at HL. For entry into Second Year, a minimum of 36 points, including at 6, 6, 6 at Higher level in subject(s) selected. English at a minimum of Standard level required.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£83,200

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 — University of Aberdeen

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£27,500£31,000
3 years£22,500£24,500£28,500
5 years£25,000£30,000£36,000

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 12% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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: CAH26-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
45%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 average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
65%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

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About University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen offers Geography and Spanish & Latin American Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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