History and Spanish BA (Hons)
Course Overview
Unleash your inner historian and linguist with our BA History and Spanish combined honours 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 Costa Rica or Spain during your second year. And spend a year abroad in your third year, in which you could choose to undertake a British Council English Language Assistantship or continue your studies of history in Spanish at one of our partner universities, before returning for the final year back in Chester, where you will 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.
Customisation and flexibility
International opportunities
Supportive and inclusive learning environment
How we teach at the University of Chester
This course is delivered in three terms of 10 weeks each. In each term, you will study 40 credits comprising either one or two modules. Scheduled contact hours range between approximately six and 12 hours per week, depending upon the level of study and the complexity of the material being taught.
The vast majority of teaching will be in small groups, in seminars and tutorials, but you will also get the chance to meet everyone in your year in large lectures for the core modules. When possible, we also take students out on field trips to historic locations or heritage sites for ‘hands-on’ learning. You will also undertake some structured activities online, allowing you to make the best use of your independent study time while developing essential digital skills.
Teaching will be delivered by experienced academics in the field. This will be supplemented by talks from practitioners and occasional guest lecturers.
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 to ensure they adequately prepare students for graduate level employment. There are no exams on our history and Spanish course.
All teaching is delivered by experienced academics and practitioners, with the fundamental principles of the Chester Future Skills Curriculum at its core - building your subject competence, confidence and key transferable skills to shape you into a world-ready Chester graduate.
Career Prospects
Careers Service
Careers and Employability support at the University of Chester helps you plan your future, make the most of your time at university and enhance your graduate prospects.
We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews.
Support goes well beyond graduation at Chester, offering lifelong careers advice and graduate support, so you won’t just leave with a degree – you’ll leave prepared, connected and ready for success.
Historical places to eat and drink.
Where my course took me in Chester
Chester city walls!
