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French and Spanish BA (Hons)

University of Chester

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UCAS CODE RR14

Teaching takes place at the Parkgate Road Campus.By the end of this course, you will have had the opportunity to develop your language and communication skills to a very high level through the study of the history and culture of France and other French-speaking countries. Placements in France, Belgium, Canada or other parts of the francophone world will be normally undertaken.By the end of the course you will have had the opportunity to develop your language skills to a very high level as well ...Read More

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Uni rankings

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WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2022 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
25th / 95
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
60th
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
45th

Start date and duration

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Start date
18-SEP-23
Full Time
4 Years

French Studies

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS

Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

French Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK French Studies graduate salary
£18,000

Iberian Studies

Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Iberian Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Iberian Studies graduate salary
£18,000

Modules
These are the sub-topics that you will study as part of this course
Source: IDP Connect , March 2023

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
The minimum grades (and in some cases the subjects) you'll need to get on to this course.

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
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A level
Grades / Points required

BCC - BBC

Details

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels

Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018

DATA SOURCE: HESA

Iberian Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni

Spanish
82%
French
21%
History
21%
English Literature
21%
Psychology
16%

Tuition fees

DATA SOURCE: UCAS/IDP Connect

For students from

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£9,250 per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from England Students from England Students from England
England Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Students from Scotland Students from Scotland Students from Scotland
Scotland Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Students from Wales Students from Wales Students from Wales
Wales Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Students from Northern Ireland Students from Northern Ireland Students from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Channel Islands Students from Channel Islands
Channel Islands Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Students from EU Students from EU EU Students
EU Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
13,450 per year
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Students from International International Students
International Fees
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02 Feb 22
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University of Chester
CUG ranking
60th
Student rating
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( 4.2)

The University of Chester is spread across several sites in and around the cathedral city of Chester, which sits in the northwest of England close to the Welsh border. The uni has more than 180 years of history, with roots dating back to 1839, and now offers undergraduate students over 300 single and combined honours degrees to choose from. Subject areas include art & design, psychology, tourism, science, law and languages, to name a few. Courses are focused on the application of knowledge and skills to the real world, allowing graduates to engage with national and global topics and industries after their studies. Students can also benefit from the Citizen Student Strategy, which has been designed to inspire individuals and provide opportunities to build towards an exciting future.

Where you'll study

University of Chester

Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away

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