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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 yrs)
University of Aberdeen
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 yrs) course at University of Aberdeen.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
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. In addition A Level Maths is required, as well as GCSE in English or English Language.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £20,800 per year |
| International | £20,800 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: RG41
Here's what University of Aberdeen says about its Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 yrs) course.
Spanish & Latin American Studies is a dynamic and successful programme at Aberdeen, rated as 'Excellent', giving you the opportunity to explore the Hispanic language and culture globally whilst combining with Mathematics, which is also highly rated.
Spanish & Latin American Studies at the University of Aberdeen focuses both on Spanish language and Hispanic cultures in Spain and Latin America. This degree is offered at a beginner, intermediate and advanced level. The third year of study is undertaken abroad.
Mathematics is a powerful international language used to describe situations in precise but abstract terms. Our graduates find their skills highly valued by employers both for their rigorous thinking and their versatility.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Department
School of Natural and Computing Sciences
Location
Main Site | Aberdeen
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Spanish studies
• Mathematics
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
View all modules on the programme page to find out more about what you will be studying and when. University of Aberdeen modules are designed to give you breadth and depth to your degree. The range of modules you study will allow you to become proficient in all subjects which are directly relevant to your degree giving you greater career options.
How you will be assessed
The use of various forms of assessment and learning environments facilitates the development of generic transferable skills enhancing student employability.
Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods: coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course; practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course; and written examinations at the end of each course. The exact mix of these methods differs between subject areas, years of study and individual courses.
Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.
University of Aberdeen reviews
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The student union caters mostly to the undergraduates so as a postgraduate you donu2019t get to hear about anything or be involved in it.
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As a postgraduate student you basically have no Uni life. It basically just classes and some career fairs.
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5th or higher year student
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 yrs) course at University of Aberdeen features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
97%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
low
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
89%
med
Organisation and management
89%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
high
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
85%
low
Learning resources
85%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
low
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
58%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
52%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
76%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
100%
high
Teaching on my course
100%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
100%
high
Learning opportunities
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
100%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
high
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
100%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
100%
high
Academic support
100%
high
Academic support
100%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
86%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
low
How well organised is your course?
100%
high
Learning resources
95%
med
Learning resources
95%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
87%
high
Student voice
87%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
87%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
94%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
low
Student information
The Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 yrs) course at University of Aberdeen features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Further Mathematics | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Spanish | B | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| English Literature | A | |||||
| French | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 yrs) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Aberdeen graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
45%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
15%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
90%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Finance Professionals
15%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Aberdeen graduates who took Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 yrs) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£15.7k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£29.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 yrs).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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