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BA (Hons) Spanish and Latin American Studies at University of Stirling

University of Stirling, United Kingdom

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Spanish and Latin American Studies is a four-year on-campus degree teaching Spanish from beginner or advanced level alongside the cultures of Spain and Latin America, with a compulsory period studying abroad in a Spanish-speaking country.

Duration: 48 months, or 36 months with Year 2 entry; completing an optional Language Assistantship extends the study period to 60 or 48 months  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Spanish speaking, reading and writing, Spain and Latin America cultures and workplace-language modules; flexible beginner and advanced pathways merge in semesters 3 and 4. Most students spend Semester 6 abroad (exchanges in Spain, Mexico City, Santiago de Chile and Cordoba, Argentina) and may work abroad for a year. Can be combined with other subjects.

Career pathways

Language skills are sought by employers trading globally or serving non-English-speaking clients.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers ABBB; A-levels BBB; IB Diploma 28 points; BTEC (Level 3) DDM; for a combined degree with French and Spanish, one of these languages at Higher or A-level (or equivalent), taken within the last five years (recent work experience may be considered). Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB; A-levels ABB; IB Diploma 32 points; essential subject: Spanish (taken within the last five years; recent work experience may be considered). Scottish HNC/HND: year one minimum entry with Bs in graded units. Access courses (University of Stirling access course and SWAP, mature students only): pass with 50% or above. Foundation Apprenticeships are considered equivalent to 1 Higher at Grade B. English, Welsh and Northern Irish HNC/HND: Merits and Distinctions; Access to Higher Education: 60 credits, minimum 45 at QCF Level 3, pass at 60% or above. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer; care-experienced applicants are guaranteed an offer if they meet minimum entry requirements. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; PTE Academic 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL iBT (exams before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 48 months, or 36 months with Year 2 entry; completing an optional Language Assistantship extends the

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