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MA (Hons) Legal Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies

University of Aberdeen

1 Location : Old Aberdeen

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

5 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

5 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Compulsory

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Law.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

86%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 165 students (67% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

89%

89% were positive about the teaching on the course.

96%

82%

90%

89%

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

83%

83% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

87%

86%

81%

73%

87%

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

68%

68% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

66%

80%

83%

62%

50%

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

86%

86% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

87%

86%

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

89%

89% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

88%

89%

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

90%

90% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

89%

91%

91%

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

72%

72% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

89%

76%

49%

69%

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

84% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 165 students (68% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Iberian studies.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

100%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 10 students (63% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

100%

100% were positive about the teaching on the course.

100%

100%

100%

100%

Data from 10 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

100%

100% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Data from 10 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

93%

93% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

100%

100%

81%

84%

100%

Data from 10 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

100%

100% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

100%

100%

Data from 10 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

85%

85% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

100%

71%

Data from 10 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

95%

95% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

90%

94%

100%

Data from 10 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

87%

87% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

100%

74%

87%

94%

Data from 10 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

71% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 10 students (63% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course

Read more about entry data

Qualification types: Law

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

275 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Iberian studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

15 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Law

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

235 students

UCAS Tariff points: Iberian studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

15 students

93% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Law.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Law

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

300 students.

80% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Iberian studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Iberian studies

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

20 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Law courses

For graduates from University of Aberdeen

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £28,500

Data from

50 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£27,000

Typical range: £21,500 - £31,500

Data from

230 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£36,000

Typical range: £28,500 - £44,500

Data from

235 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Law graduates in:

After 15 months

£23,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £27,000

Data from

955 people.

85% of UK-resident Law graduates from University of Aberdeen are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £29,500

Data from

1750 people.

92% of UK-resident Law graduates from University of Aberdeen are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,000 - £38,000

Data from

1765 people.

84% of UK-resident Law graduates from University of Aberdeen are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Language and area studies courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Language and area studies.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Aberdeen

After 15 months

£24,500

Typical range: £23,000 - £31,000

Data from

20 people

(70% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

Typical range: £17,500 - £26,000

Data from

170 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,500

Typical range: £20,500 - £32,000

Data from

180 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Language and area studies graduates in:

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

545 people.

80% of UK-resident Language and area studies graduates from University of Aberdeen are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,500 - £25,500

Data from

1005 people.

60% of UK-resident Language and area studies graduates from University of Aberdeen are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £32,000

Data from

1100 people.

59% of UK-resident Language and area studies graduates from University of Aberdeen are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

91% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Law.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

90 students (59% of those who were asked).

95% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Languages and area studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (95% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Law.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

70 students (59% of those who were asked).

65% In highly skilled work

  • 48% Legal professionals
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Finance Professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • Less than 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

27% In other work

  • 8% Sales occupations
  • 7% Administrative occupations
  • Less than 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Secretarial and related occupations

7% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Languages and area studies over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (85% of those who were asked).

60% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Sports and fitness occupations
  • 5% Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals

40% In other work

  • 15% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
  • 15% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

79% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Law.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

60 students (59% of those who were asked)

61% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

79% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

71% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

65% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Languages and area studies over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

10 students (85% of those who were asked)

35% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

65% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

45% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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