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BA Journalism Studies and Spanish

University of Stirling

Institution
University of Stirling
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Journalism Studies and Spanish
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
U12-JOUSPA
Median salary
£27,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 92%
  • Learning opportunities: 87%
  • Assessment and feedback: 88%
  • Academic support: 97%
  • Organisation and management: 86%
  • Learning resources: 91%
  • Student voice: 80%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 65%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Further study: 30%

Most common jobs

  • Teaching Professionals: 25%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Caring personal services: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 65%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 35%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • London: 10%
  • Scotland: 85%
  • Northern Ireland: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 80%
  • A degree: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Journalism Studies and Spanish at University of Stirling earn?

The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Iberian studies.

What do graduates of BA Journalism Studies and Spanish at University of Stirling do next?

95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Journalism Studies and Spanish at University of Stirling?

92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Journalism Studies and Spanish at University of Stirling?

The average entrant had 171 UCAS points.

Does BA Journalism Studies and Spanish at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Journalism Studies and Spanish at University of Stirling?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.