Overview

Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world and when combined with Adventure Tourism, one of the fastest growing sectors, there will be a wealth of opportunities open to you once you graduate from Aberystwyth University.

During this four-year Spanish and Adventure Tourism Management degree, you will have the opportunity to study or work in Spain or a Spanish speaking country and will develop skills in the business, marketing and management of adventure tourism operations while learning in a stimulating environment - a location where the opportunities for adventure are plentiful, allowing you to understand this young industry in its development.

Careers

A degree in Spanish and Adventure Tourism Management from Aberystwyth University opens up many exciting opportunities upon successful completion of your course. Whether you want to be a manager of a luxury hotel, a destination marketer in one of the world's largest cities, manage a top travel agency, be in charge of a Michelin star restaurant in Spain, or start your own sightseeing tour business, your dreams can become a reality.

Studying for a degree in Spanish and Adventure Tourism Management will equip you with a range of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. These include:

the ability to speak Spanish and the potential to learn other languages
cultural awareness and the ability to work in a foreign-language or multilingual environment
the ability to research, interpret and analyse business and financial data
the ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, speaking and writing
effective problem-solving
analytical and creative thinking skills
decision-making
the ability to work independently
time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
self-motivation and self-reliance
team-working, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Spanish Language: Advanced
Marketing Principles and Contemporary Practice
Principles of Tourism Management
Hispanic Civilization
Language, Culture, and Identity in Europe
Study and Research Skills in Spanish and Latin American Studies
Adventure Tourism
International Tourism in Practice
Language of Business and Current Affairs
Spanish American Cinema
Sustainable Tourism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

93

Interested in an IELTS preparation course? Get started here

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Event Management Tourism & Leisure Iberian studies View 120 other Bachelors in Event Management in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

93

Interested in an IELTS preparation course? Get started here

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Aberystwyth University and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff 120 - 96
A Levels BBC with B in Spanish unless to be studied as a beginner
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh, Mathematics
BTEC National Diploma: DMM with specified subject
International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall with 5 points in Spanish at Higher Level unless to be studied as a beginner
European Baccalaureate: 75% overall with 70% in Spanish unless to be studied as a beginner

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

15375 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15375 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 48 months.

National: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

Living costs for Aberystwyth

700 - 1300 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Spanish and Adventure Tourism Management.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About