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Humanities and Social Sciences Bachillerato: subjects and which degrees you can study

It is the modalidad for those interested in people, society, economics, languages or history. It has two routes inside, depending on whether you choose Latin or Applied Maths.

By the UTalento team5 min readUpdated
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What it is and who it suits

The Humanities and Social Sciences Bachillerato is one modalidad by law, but in practice it has two routes: the humanities one, with Latin, and the social sciences one, with Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences.

It suits those who enjoy reading, writing, debating or understanding how society and the economy work. It is also a good option for students who want to study Law, Psychology or Education.

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Subjects in the Humanities and Social Sciences Bachillerato

Under the national rules. Your region and your school set the exact offer and the electives.

  1. Common subjects

    First year: Physical Education, Philosophy, Spanish Language and Literature I and Foreign Language I (plus the co-official language, where there is one). Second year: History of Spain, History of Philosophy, Spanish Language and Literature II and Foreign Language II (plus the co-official language, where there is one).

  2. First-year modalidad subjects

    Latin I or Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences I, your choice. Plus two subjects from: Economics, Greek I, Contemporary World History, Latin I, World Literature and Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences I.

  3. Second-year modalidad subjects

    Latin II or Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences II, your choice. Plus two subjects from: Business and Business Model Design, Geography, Greek II, Art History, Latin II and Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences II.

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What goes into the PAU

In the compulsory phase of the PAU you sit the second-year common subjects and your compulsory modalidad subject: Latin II or Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences II, whichever you chose.

You can then sit other modalidad subjects to raise your admission mark. For Economics or Business, Applied Maths is usually weighted; for History or languages, Latin, Greek or Art History. Each university publishes its weightings, so check them before choosing.

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Which degrees you can study with this Bachillerato

The most common choices after this modalidad. Not a closed list.

  1. Social and legal sciences

    Law, Criminology, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Social Work.

  2. Economics and business

    Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Finance and Accounting, Tourism. They usually look for Applied Maths.

  3. Communication, education and psychology

    Journalism, Media Studies, Advertising, Teacher Training, Education, Psychology.

  4. Humanities and languages

    History, Art History, Philosophy, Languages and Literature, Translation and Interpreting, Classics. They usually look for Latin, Greek or Art History.

  5. Higher vocational education

    Courses in Administration and Finance, Commerce and Marketing, Early Childhood Education, Social Integration or Tourism, among others.

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Latin or Applied Maths: how to choose

Think about the degrees you like. If they lean towards economics, business or psychology, Applied Maths is usually more useful. If history, languages or law appeal to you, Latin fits better. In many schools you can take both, one as the compulsory subject and the other as a modalidad subject.

If you are unsure, check the weightings for two or three degrees that interest you and talk to your school counselor before enrolling.

Common questions

  • Which degrees can I study with the Social Sciences Bachillerato?

    The most common are Law, Business, Economics, Psychology, Journalism, Teacher Training, Social Work or Tourism. But any Bachillerato modalidad gives access to any university degree. What changes is which subjects you take into the PAU and which can be weighted for the degree you want.

  • Is there maths in the Humanities and Social Sciences Bachillerato?

    If you choose Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences as your compulsory subject, yes, in both years. If you choose Latin, you may have no maths, although you can take Applied Maths as one of your modalidad subjects.

  • Is Latin compulsory?

    No. In this modalidad you choose Latin or Mathematics Applied to the Social Sciences as your compulsory subject.

  • What is the difference between Humanities and Social Sciences?

    By law they are one modalidad. The difference is the compulsory subject you choose: with Latin the route leans towards the humanities, with Applied Maths towards the social sciences and economics.

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