BA Spanish and Philosophy
About this course
BA in Spanish and Philosophy, a Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies and Philosophy degree covering language acquisition and philosophical traditions. A year abroad is included to immerse students in Hispanic culture and society. The first year covers language foundations and regional studies through Spanish Language I, Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Studies 1, and Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Studies 2, alongside optional modules such as Ancient Greek Philosophy. The second year continues linguistic progression with Spanish Language II and offers various philosophical options including Ethics and Society and Metaphysics. The third year consists of a compulsory period abroad divided into SELCS Year Abroad Term 1 and SELCS Year Abroad Term 2. The final year concludes the degree with Spanish Language III and permits students to select from advanced options such as Philosophy of Medicine, Logic, and Marxism.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Spanish required) IB: 38 points (A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects, to include Spanish, with no higher level score below 5.)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 87%: 13 offers from 15 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 102 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 63%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Spanish Language I
- Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Studies 1
- Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Studies 2
- Philosophy of Science 1
- Ancient Greek Philosophy
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Knowledge and Reality
- Introduction to Logic 2
- Introduction to Logic 1
- Introduction to Moral Philosophy
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Philosophical Study Skills: Reading, Understanding and Essay Writing
- Spanish Language II
- Nietzsche
- Why Democracy? Justifications, Critiques and Contemporary Challenges
- Ethics and Society
- Philosophy of Science 2
- Aesthetics
- Applied Ethics
- Metaphysics
- Philosophy of Mind
- Knowledge
- Topics in Greek Philosophy: Plato
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 1
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 2
- Spanish Language III
- German Political and Social Thought
- Special Topics in History and Philosophy of Science
- Philosophy of Medicine
- Logic
- Marxism
- Intermediate Logic
- Early Wittgenstein
- Making Sense of the Senses
- Advanced Class in the Philosophy of Mind
- Regulation of Intimacy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Spanish and Philosophy at University College London earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £59,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Iberian studies.
What do graduates of BA Spanish and Philosophy at University College London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Spanish and Philosophy at University College London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Spanish and Philosophy at University College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 173 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Spanish and Philosophy at University College London?
87% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 13 offers from 15 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Spanish and Philosophy at University College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Spanish and Philosophy at University College London?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.