Finance and Spanish and Latin American Studies

Finance combined with Spanish and Latin American studies is a degree that prepares you for a distinctly international career. Finance is the language of business across every sector, equipping you with the analytical and quantitative tools to understand how capital is raised, allocated, and managed. Spanish connects you to one of the world's largest language communities and to the fast-growing economies of Latin America, which are increasingly significant in global finance and trade.

Together, these two strands produce a graduate profile that is genuinely distinctive in the job market.

At the University of Aberdeen, this four-year full-time programme builds your understanding of financial principles and broader business skills alongside serious linguistic and cultural competence in Spanish and the study of Latin American societies, histories, and politics. The degree includes a year abroad, which is essential for developing the language fluency and cultural confidence that give this combination its real competitive edge. You will study financial theory and practice in depth while also engaging with the rich and complex world that Spanish opens to you.

Aberdeen's research strengths in both finance and modern languages underpin a programme that takes both strands seriously. The typical entry tariff is 136 UCAS points.

Graduates of this degree are well placed for careers in international banking, investment management, financial services firms with operations in Spanish-speaking markets, trade finance, consultancy, and development finance. The combination of financial expertise and Spanish language competence is particularly valuable as Latin American economies continue to attract investment and as globalisation increases demand for professionals who can work confidently across cultural and linguistic boundaries. Many graduates also pursue professional qualifications in finance or accounting, or postgraduate study in international business, finance, or Latin American studies.