History and Spanish
University of Chester
UCAS Code: VR12 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Chester
UCAS Code: VR12 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
The department requires one of the following subjects: Ancient History, Classical Civilisation, History, Politics, Sociology In addition to GCSE in a modern foreign language at grade C / 4 or above
Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit (including 15 in History). In addition a GCSE in a modern foreign language at grade C / 4 or above is required.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition a GCSE in a modern foreign language at grade C / 4 or above is required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 points (including 5 in HL History, or a suitable alternative such as English, Philosophy or Social and Cultural Anthropology)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Irish Highers – H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 (including H3 in History, or a suitable alternative such as English, Politics & Society or RE)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma: Typical offer – DMM (Can only consider in combination with one of the A levels listed above)
Scottish Higher
BBBB (including History, or a suitable alternative such as English or Religious Studies)
UCAS Tariff
In addition to GCSE in a modern foreign language at grade C / 4 or above
About this course
Unleash your inner historian and linguist with our History and Spanish degree, offering an exciting journey through time and culture, exploring the rich history of Britain and Spain. Study the history of nearly two millennia in the historic city of Chester, a global landmark with significant Roman, medieval, and early modern remains.
Our team of dedicated historians, specialising in the history of Britain, Europe, America, and their global influences, will guide you throughout your studies, alongside the talented and enthusiastic Spanish languages team, who will help to cultivate your knowledge and skills of the language and culture.
Tailor your studies to your unique interests by choosing from a wide range of History options, including those focused on Spain, such as the Crusades, medieval Rebellions, the Age of the Black Death, early modern Witchcraft and Heresy, or the First World War. Gain practical experience working with local organisations and institutions, and contribute to the preservation and interpretation of history.
Study Spanish in small, supportive groups and explore the contemporary history of the Spanish-speaking world. Enhance your studies with a short placement in Mexico or Spain during your second year, and a year abroad in your third year. Acquire valuable skills and knowledge in both History and Spanish for the business world, preparing you for a successful career where you can make a lasting impact.
Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed through a wide range of coursework methods, all of which are designed not only to test your subject knowledge and language proficiency but also to allow you to develop and demonstrate skills that are essential for success after university. These may include essays, source analyses, literature reviews and oral presentations, but also reflective exercises, digital assignments including video essays, podcasts and other digital media, poster presentations and portfolios. We continuously review the assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare students for graduate level employment. There are no exams on our History and Spanish course.
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Top job areas of graduates
History is a very popular subject (although numbers have fallen of late) — in 2015, over 10,000 UK students graduated in a history-related course. Obviously, there aren't 11,000 jobs as historians available every year, but history is a good, flexible degree that allows graduates to go into a wide range of different jobs, and consequently history graduates have an unemployment rate comparable to the national graduate average. Many — probably most — jobs for graduates don't ask for a particular degree to go into them and history graduates are well set to take advantage. That's why so many go into jobs in the finance industry, human resources, marketing, PR and events management, as well as the more obvious roles in education, welfare and the arts. Around one in five history graduates went into further study last year. History and teaching were the most popular further study subjects for history graduates, but law, journalism, and politics were also popular postgraduate courses.
Iberian studies
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This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
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Iberian studies
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