Spanish Studies and Geography (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

Spanish Studies and Geography (Hons) at Lancaster University will equip with the knowledge and skills to take your place in an increasingly interconnected world. You’ll graduate with a deep understanding of the complex interactions between humanity and our planetary environment. You'll also gain expertise in the Spanish language alongside in-depth cultural knowledge. 

Careers

As a graduate of Spanish Studies and Geography you will have acquired wide-ranging skills and experiences that will enable you to advance professionally in a range of sectors.

A degree in geography will help you get to grips with the many challenges we face with a growing population and an increasingly precarious climate situation by providing you with the opportunity to tackle a wide variety of complex issues. Graduates from our courses are also well-paid, with the median salary of graduates from Lancaster Environment Centre being £28,500, 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025).

Language graduates are in high demand in roles which require collaboration, communication, leadership skills, and critical thinking, as well as intercultural competencies and creativity.

Graduates of this programme might choose to pursue careers in roles such as:

• Intelligence Analyst Linguist

• Global Supply Chain Manager

• Translator or Interpreter

• Language Teacher

• Civil Servant or Diplomatic Service Officer

• Graduate Planner

• Education, Communication, and Outreach Officer

• Planning Officer

• Sustainability Executive

• Landscape Architect