English Language and Spanish
UCAS Code: QR3K
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
The Department requires one of the following subjects at GCE A Level: English Language, English Literature or English Combined (Language and Literature) Please Note: There are two entry cohorts for combined honours Spanish programmes. Entry Cohort 1: Students will be expected to hold GCE A Level Spanish or equivalent Entry Cohort 2: Students with no previous knowledge, or only a basic knowledge (up to GCSE level), of Spanish will be considered, providing they have GCSE grade C in a language.
Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit or above (including 15 in English Language or English Literature, plus either 15 level 3 credits in Spanish (Entry Cohort 1) or GCSE grade C in a language (Entry Cohort 2))
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including 5 in HL English plus either 5 in HL Spanish (Entry Cohort 1), or GCSE grade C in a language (Entry Cohort 2)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
The Department requires one of the following Higher subjects: English Language, English Literature or English Combined (Language and Literature) plus either Higher level Spanish (Entry Cohort 1), or GCSE grade C in a language (Entry Cohort 2)
BTEC's are considered for entry, however the Department will also require one of the following subjects at GCE A Level: English Language, English Literature or English Combined (Language and Literature) plus GCE A Level Spanish (Entry Cohort 1), or GCSE grade C in a language (Entry Cohort 2)
Scottish Higher
The Department requires one of the following Higher subjects: English Language, English Literature or English Combined (Language and Literature), plus either Higher level Spanish (Entry Cohort 1), or GCSE grade C in a language (Entry Cohort 2)
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About this course
English Language: During this course, you will study the fundamental structures and theoretical principles of English and language in general, and use them to understand and analyse spoken and written English discourse in context. This may include investigating sounds, word meanings, sentence structures, discourse analytical principles, child language acquisition, and language variation and change.
Spanish: By the end of the course you will have had the opportunity to develop your language skills to a very high level as well as studied a range of cultural and historical contexts. You will also have had the chance to undertake exciting placements in Spain and or Latin America, to gain invaluable employment skills and knowledge of current affairs.
Teaching takes place at the Parkgate Road Campus.
Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Assessment methods
English Language - Assessment varies widely to reflect different topics and skill sets. This includes on-line blog entries, seminar presentations, conversation and phonetic transcriptions, data collection, research and analysis, syntax trees, and short answer exercises. There are also traditional discussion essays and some formal written examinations.
Spanish - You will be assessed in all four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking, as well as your ability to research and analyse. You will do this in a variety of formats: essays, role-plays, presentations, summaries, debates, portfolios, discussion papers, translations, projects, dissertation and exams.
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What do graduate employment figures really tell you?It's often said there's a shortage of modern language graduates, and graduates from Spanish courses have a lot of options available to them when they complete their courses. In 2015, nearly 1300 UK graduates got degrees in Spanish and the subject is seeing its popularity increase. About one in five got jobs overseas — often as English teachers. If you want to put your degree to work in the UK, teacher training is a common option, and businesses see Spanish-speaking countries as important markets, leading to graduate opportunities in marketing, human resources, sales and project management. But remember — whilst employers say they rate graduates who have more than one language, you need to have them as part of a whole package of good skills.
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