Hispanic Studies and Global Sustainable Development BASc
AAB at A level, an A level in a modern or classical language; graduates earn a median £27,500 three years on.
Typical A level offer
AAB
an A level in a modern or classical language · 95% of entrants came with A levels · 95% stay on after year 1 · Warwick course page, Discover Uni
Year 13 · applying
What do you need to get in?
AABtypical A level offer; aab to include an a level in a modern or classical language. a level additional information you will also need grade 4/c in gcse mathematics and grade 4/c in gcse english language or equivalent.
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. Contextual offer: ABB, for applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
Warwick course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
- 1an A level in a modern or classical language
Who actually got in: 95% with A levels, 5% with the IB. 5% arrived with 208 or more UCAS tariff points — roughly A*A*A or better. Based on 20 entrants.
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
Other qualifications4
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 34 points34 to include a modern or classical language at Higher Level 5. IB additional information You will also need grade 4/C in GCSE Mathematics and grade 4/C in GCSE English Language or equivalent. | a modern or classical language at Higher Level 5 |
| BTEC | —We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside one or two A levels, including an A level in a modern or classical language. | — |
| Advanced Highers | AA in 2 Advanced Highers including a modern or classical Language and ABB/BBB inAA in 2 Advanced Highers including a modern or classical Language and ABB/BBB in three additional Highers subjects OR AB in 2 Advanced Highers including a modern or classical Language and AAB in three | a modern or classical Language and AAB in three additional Highers subjects |
| Access | 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis. Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Di | — |
Years 1–3
What do you study?
4compulsory modules in year 1, 4 optional
Compulsory modules this year: green & sustainability 40% · transversal skills 23% · social & cultural skills 15% · natural sciences 13%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
Warwick course page · optional modules vary by year
Year 1 · 4 core, 4 optional · 60 credits ≈ 600 hours
- Economic Principles of Global Sustainable Development
What you learn (11)
- apply core economic principles to analyse sustainable development issues
- describe how economic activity links to social and environmental outcomes
- identify standard indicators used to measure economic development
- critique the limitations of conventional development measurement methods
- compare alternative frameworks for assessing sustainable economic progress
- explain theories of externalities and their relevance to policy intervention
- explain ethical and efficiency arguments for sustainable development intervention
- apply game theory to explain collective decision-making outcomes
- interpret abstract economic models relevant to sustainability
- apply quantitative data on global sustainability to evaluate policy design
- conduct independent research on an economic topic
- Environmental Principles of Global Sustainable Development
What you learn (11)
- explain the causes and extent of global environmental decline
- describe how human activities have affected the planet over time
- apply scientific knowledge when researching environmental sustainability issues
- analyse and present research findings on sustainability topics
- evaluate debates on environmental decline from multiple disciplinary viewpoints
- describe key academic concepts and frameworks used in sustainability studies
- evaluate governance approaches for improving global environmental sustainability
- conduct rigorous research on environmental issues to inform policy proposals
- formulate practice-based recommendations from environmental research findings
- present evidence-based policy proposals persuasively in writing
- present evidence-based policy proposals persuasively through oral argument
- Social Principles of Global Sustainable Development
What you learn (5)
- explain key global challenges using evidence-based reasoning
- describe social problems arising from specific economic development models
- evaluate explanations for uneven economic development between nations
- evaluate proposed strategies for reducing social inequality
- critique competing concepts of sustainable development in writing
- Global Sustainable Development (GSD) Project
What you learn (3)
- formulate research questions that break down sustainable transport problems
- design a research strategy selecting suitable methods to test hypotheses
- distinguish between types of evidence and assess them against scientific criteria
4 optional modules
- Modern Spanish Language I
What you learn (9)
- apply fundamental grammar rules in spanish at an advanced level
- produce written texts in spanish using varied genres and registers
- read spanish texts accurately, anticipating difficulties in syntax and vocabulary
- translate texts into spanish applying correct syntax and vocabulary
- apply appropriate strategies to translate texts into english
- communicate accurately and idiomatically in spoken spanish
- anticipate common sources of misunderstanding in listening and speaking
- apply systematic proofreading techniques to ensure linguistic accuracy
- develop independent strategies for learning a foreign language
- Modern Spanish I (Accelerated Beginners)
What you learn (8)
- apply basic grammatical structures in spanish
- describe everyday customs in spanish-speaking countries
- apply strategies to identify the gist of short spanish texts
- converse in spanish about familiar topics and activities
- write simple spanish texts providing personal background information
- write simple spanish texts addressing immediate practical needs
- evaluate own strengths and weaknesses in spanish production skills
- plan actions to improve identified weaknesses in language production
- Language, Text and Identity in the Hispanic World
What you learn (4)
- identify key facts about cultural diversity across Hispanic-speaking regions
- describe sociolinguistic variation within the Hispanic world
- explain links between sociolinguistic diversity and literary representation
- apply material from lectures and set readings to conduct independent research
- Icons and Representations of the Hispanic World
What you learn (6)
- engage respectfully with cultural practices different from one's own
- identify distinctive features of other cultures
- use the target language to understand written and spoken material
- express ideas orally and in writing in the target language
- describe key features of hispanic cultures and societies
- explain how icons represent cultural identity in the hispanic world
Year 2 · 3 core, 2 optional · 90 credits ≈ 900 hours
- Health and Sustainable Development
What you learn (4)
- explain intended and unintended effects of health interventions and policies
- analyse how development processes and contextual change influence population health
- apply interdisciplinary frameworks to analyse global health problems
- use theoretical and practical tools to take action on global health challenges
- Security, Sovereignty and Sustainability in the Global Food System
What you learn (9)
- apply a food systems framework to identify sustainability issues in food production chains
- research sustainability issues arising across food production, processing and consumption
- analyse broad sustainability issues within the global food system
- evaluate technical responses proposed to address global food needs
- evaluate governance responses proposed to address global food needs
- explain key concepts of food security, sovereignty and sustainability
- apply these concepts critically to analyse food systems
- evaluate personal food consumption choices against sustainable development goals
- evaluate collective food consumption choices against sustainable development goals
- Inequalities and Sustainable Development: Inclusion and Dignity for All
What you learn (9)
- identify key features of inequalities in contemporary societies
- evaluate recent trends in inequality across local and global settings
- analyse debates linking inequality to socio-economic and environmental sustainability
- explain the complexity of sustainability-related policy problems
- assess challenges faced by policymakers addressing inequality
- describe cross-disciplinary theories explaining causes of inequality
- evaluate empirical evidence on consequences of inequality
- explain public attitudes towards inequality
- conduct independent research on inequality-related issues
2 optional modules
- Modern Spanish Language II
What you learn (8)
- apply advanced grammatical structures in spanish
- produce advanced written texts in spanish
- interpret complex spanish texts from varied sources
- analyse translation difficulties between spanish and english
- communicate fluently in spoken spanish
- evaluate contemporary spanish-speaking culture and society
- proofread spanish texts systematically for accuracy
- manage independent language-learning strategies
- Modern Spanish Language 2 (Post Beginners)
What you learn (7)
- translate intermediate Spanish texts into English and vice versa
- write coherent Spanish texts on familiar topics
- interpret written Spanish texts of increasing complexity
- interpret spoken Spanish in everyday contexts
- communicate verbally in Spanish on a range of topics
- apply Spanish grammar rules accurately in communication
- apply Spanish syntax structures correctly in communication
Year 3 · 2 core, 6 optional · 60 credits ≈ 600 hours
- Dissertation/Independent Study
What you learn (7)
- design a feasible research project
- plan a research project schedule and approach
- carry out a research project according to plan
- manage the progress and resources of a research project
- produce an original research study on a current sustainability issue
- design an event to share research findings with the public
- present research findings to a public audience
- Modern Spanish Language III
What you learn (10)
- plan and manage independent language-learning strategies
- conduct independent research on language-related topics
- apply advanced grammatical structures in Spanish
- translate complex texts between Spanish and English
- produce sophisticated written texts in Spanish
- comprehend extended spoken Spanish on diverse topics
- communicate orally in Spanish across varied subjects
- differentiate regional varieties, registers and styles of Spanish
- evaluate intercultural issues within Hispanic contexts
- proofread written Spanish texts systematically for accuracy
6 optional modules
- Surviving the Apocalypse
What you learn (3)
- evaluate crises experienced by human societies
- design a project investigating causes or effects of contemporary crises
- analyse factors that limit or enable efforts for social change
- Challenges of Climate Change (Term 1)
What you learn (10)
- explain the physical mechanisms that regulate the earth's climate system
- describe the complexity and uncertainty involved in reconstructing past climate
- describe the sources of uncertainty in projecting future climate change
- identify potential environmental, social and economic impacts of climate change
- evaluate alternative strategies for achieving carbon-free living
- compare the relative costs and benefits of different decarbonisation pathways
- describe mechanisms for adapting to or mitigating climate change
- identify examples of mechanisms currently or previously applied to address climate change
- evaluate prospects for developing new economic instruments to address climate change
- critique economic methods used to evaluate the impacts of climate change
- The Energy Trilemma
What you learn (8)
- identify key issues around energy security, equity and sustainability globally
- evaluate differing government approaches to managing energy resources
- explain the importance of energy to economic growth and social well-being
- describe the benefits of collaboration among stakeholders in energy solutions
- explain the role of technology and innovation in sustainable energy development
- apply research skills to investigate energy-related topics
- synthesise academic and industry research into coherent outputs
- adapt research outputs to suit different audiences
- Managing Natural Resources
What you learn (11)
- apply key theories from natural resource management to practical cases
- critique the use of natural resource management theories in practice
- identify obstacles that hinder conservation management interventions
- propose improvements to existing conservation initiatives
- design a group research project on environmental resource issues
- conduct monitoring techniques within a collaborative research project
- identify species using taxonomic and identification characteristics
- detect environmental change using indicator species across habitats
- describe everyday realities of life within a developing community
- explain constraints affecting governance and policy structures in context
- reflect critically on personal experiences in relation to theory
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
After graduating
Where does it lead?
£27,500median pay three years after graduating
Lower quarter£23k
Median£28k
Upper quarter£34k
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 170 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 13, 12, 22
Half of graduates earned between £23,000 and £33,500. Five years on, the median is £35,000. 85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 80% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 15% left | 95% | 15 |
| In work or study, 15 months on0% studying | 85% | 10 |
| Professional or managerial job | 80% | 10 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £32,000 | 30 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £27,500 | 170 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £35,000 | 175 |
Money
What does it cost?
£10,050a year for UK students, 2027/28 entry
Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.
Warwick fees page · source
About £30,150 in fees over 3 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold.
National Student Survey 2025-26
What do students say?
87%agreed the course was good overall (question 26)
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 60% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 20 students answered
Highest: 100% agreed on question 1; lowest: 58% on question 24.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 100% |
| Question 2 | 100% |
| Question 3 | 100% |
| Question 4 | 94% |
| Question 5 | 87% |
| Question 6 | 94% |
| Question 7 | 94% |
| Question 8 | 77% |
| Question 9 | 94% |
| Question 10 | 85% |
| Question 11 | 96% |
| Question 12 | 100% |
| Question 13 | 100% |
| Question 14 | 90% |
| Question 15 | 94% |
| Question 16 | 96% |
| Question 17 | 79% |
| Question 18 | 89% |
| Question 19 | 89% |
| Question 20 | 94% |
| Question 21 | 93% |
| Question 22 | 100% |
| Question 23 | 87% |
| Question 24 | 58% |
| Question 25 | 90% |
| Question 26 | 87% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
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