A Combined Honours degree at Chester gives you the opportunity to study two subjects. You will spend a fairly even amount of time studying each subject area, with possible opportunities to declare a major – minor towards the end of your studies.
**French**
Open up international pathways as you develop your understanding of the language and cultures of the French-speaking world.
During this course, you will have the opportunity to develop your language to a very high level through the study of the history, diversity and cultures of the francophone world. You wil...
A Combined Honours degree at Chester gives you the opportunity to study two subjects. You will spend a fairly even amount of time studying each subject area, with possible opportunities to declare a major – minor towards the end of your studies.<br/><br/>**French**<br/>Open up international pathways as you develop your understanding of the language and cultures of the French-speaking world.<br/><br/>During this course, you will have the opportunity to develop your language to a very high level through the study of the history, diversity and cultures of the francophone world. You will have the chance to work or study abroad and gain invaluable employment skills and knowledge of current affairs.<br/><br/>At Chester, you will have the chance to undertake a short placement at the end of Year 2 (Level 5) as well as the opportunity to spend an academic year in a French-speaking country. If this is an option for you, it allows you to split your experience of residence abroad, offering you the chance to spend time on different types of placement and, indeed, in different countries. Alternatively, you have the opportunity to stay in Chester and take a Cambridge CELTA qualifying module in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.<br/><br/>In your first year you will have the opportunity to study a further language from scratch.<br/><br/>We have links all over the world, allowing our students to study in other countries. These placements provide invaluable experience of living and working or studying abroad.<br/><br/>**Spanish**<br/>Increase your knowledge of one of the most widely spoken global languages, as you discover the language, culture, politics and society of contemporary Spain and Latin America.<br/><br/>During this course, you will have the opportunity to develop your language skills to a very high level, and study a range of cultural and historical contexts. You will also have the chance to undertake placements in Spain and/or Latin America, to gain invaluable employment skills and knowledge of current affairs.<br/><br/>At Chester, you will have an opportunity to undertake a five- to eight-week placement in Spain or Costa Rica at the end of Year 2 (Level 5). You will also have the opportunity to complete an academic year in Spain or Latin America. This allows you to split your experience abroad between two countries and to spend time in both Spain and another Spanish speaking country. Alternatively, you have the opportunity to stay in Chester and take a Cambridge CELTA qualifying module in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.<br/><br/>In your first year you will have the opportunity to study a further language from scratch.<br/><br/>Our Languages For All programme allows you to also study one of eleven languages at a range of levels in addition to your degree. Fees are fully reimbursed on completion of the course.<br/><br/>You will be taught in a dynamic Department, located in purpose-built building that includes three digital language laboratories and a dedicated resources room. All modules are taught in workshop mode.<br/><br/>Languages and Area Studies courses at Chester received a 91.55 overall satisfaction rating in the 2022 National Student Survey, well above the national average for the subject.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Chester
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Course Code
RR14
Institution Code
C55
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
UCAS Tariff112 Please note for the combined honours degree there are two entry pathways for each Lanuage - one for students with A Level in either French or Spanish and one for students with a modern foreign Language at GCSE Grade C/Grade 4 or above. Scottish HigherB,B,B,B Access to HE DiplomaAccess to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma: merit/distinction profile Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 A level |
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