
History and Spanish BA (Hons)
Course Overview - History and Spanish BA (Hons)
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 cul...
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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Chester
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
VR12
Institution Code
C55
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B
BBBB (including History, or a suitable alternative such as English or Religious Studies)
Access to HE Diploma
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
28 points (including 5 in HL History, or a suitable alternative such as English, Philosophy or Social and Cultural Anthropology)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
BTEC Extended Diploma: Typical offer – DMM (Can only consider in combination with one of the A levels listed above)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4
Irish Highers – H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 (including H3 in History, or a suitable alternative such as English, Politics & Society or RE)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition a GCSE in a modern foreign language at grade C / 4 or above is required.
A level
B,B,C
B,C,C
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
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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