Psychology with Spanish BSc Hons | University of Chester

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The School of Psychology at Chester offers degrees accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). The degree structure will allow you to study a wide range of areas of psychology. If you're interested in a professional career in psychology, there are specialist routes through the course where you can take relevant elective modules at each level.

You will have the opportunity to study a broad range of optional modules at all levels. In addition, alongside the core areas required for British Psychological Society accreditation, a Psychology degree from Chester will equip you with a broad range of employability skills, including literacy, numeracy, critical appraisal, data handling, and communication and logical problem-solving skills.

During this combined honours degree, you will have the opportunity to develop your language skills to a very high level, and study a range of cultural and historical contexts.

At Chester, you'll have the option 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.

You will be taught in a dynamic environment, located in a purpose-built building that includes three digital language laboratories and a dedicated resources room. All modules are taught in workshop mode.

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BSc (Hons) Psychology/Psychology (combined)

What You'll Study

The BSc Psychology with Spanish combined honours course contains core modules at each level.

In Year 1 (Level 4), you will be introduced to research methods and the core areas of psychology (biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and individual differences).

In Year 2 (Level 5), you will build on your research methods and expand your learning around social psychology and individual differences. There is also the opportunity to engage in an experiential learning module, which will allow you to integrate ideas from multiple perspectives in psychology and apply your knowledge ethically and professionally to real-world problems.

In Year 3 (Level 6), you will have the opportunity to complete a large-scale dissertation, where you will be able to demonstrate a range of research skills, including designing and planning, considering and resolving ethical issues, analysis and dissemination of findings. You will also be able to learn in-depth knowledge on core aspects of psychology, such as biological, cognitive and developmental psychology.

Spanish can be studied in a beginner or post A-level set. In Year 1 (Level 4), you will develop your language skills while exploring societies and cultures across the world where Spanish is spoken.

In Year 2 (Level 5), your Spanish is further applied to real-world situations in preparation for studying or working abroad. Should you choose to do a year abroad, you will have the opportunity to study or work in countries where Spanish is spoken. You may wish to be a language assistant, find a work placement or study psychology in Spanish at one of our partner universities.

In Year 3 (Level 6), you will delve deeper into the study of Spanish in its cultural contexts, its application through translation and mediation, and its position in the contemporary world.

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the course that will take the form of either core or option modules and should be used as a guide. We review the content of our courses regularly, making changes where necessary to improve your experience and graduate prospects. If, during a review process, course content is significantly changed, we will contact you to notify you of these changes if you receive an offer from us.

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 twelve hours per week, depending upon the level of study and the complexity of the material being taught.

For psychology, you can expect to take part in lectures, laboratory classes, workshops, seminars, and one-to-one tutorials/supervision. Spanish modules are delivered in workshops and seminars, supported by conversation classes and individual tutorials.

You will be expected to engage in independent study (approximately 30-35 hours per week), which may include engaging with asynchronous learning material on the University’s VLE, tutorial time with staff, using the University’s library, preparing work for assessment, etc.). There will also be times when you'll need to work collaboratively with others.

Teaching will be delivered by experienced academics and practitioners in the subject. This may be supplemented by occasional guest lecturers and speakers.

There will be a broad range of assessment methods so that students are exposed to the different types of task they might encounter in the workplace. Assessment methods may include essays, research reports, reflective reports, presentations and multiple choice examinations. These and other assessments (such as case studies, portfolios and blogs) will allow you to demonstrate your competencies in these areas and to develop your skills in writing for both academic and non-academic audiences. We continuously review the assessment methods used to ensure they adequately prepare you for graduate level employment.

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.

Entry Requirements

112UCAS Points

UCAS Tariff	112 points
GCE A Level	Please Note: There are two entry cohorts to this programme. Entry Cohort 1: Students will be expected to hold GCE A Level Spanish, or AS Level Spanish, or equivalent (e.g. IB Spanish grade 4) 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/4 in a language (can include Welsh). Typical offer – BCC/BBC
BTEC	Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDM Plus A-Level Spanish for entry cohort 1 (post A-level), or a GCSE in a modern foreign language for entry cohort 2 (beginners' route).
International Baccalaureate	28 points - To include 5 in a HL Spanish for post A Level sets. Or a GCSE in language/s is required for cohort 2.
Irish / Scottish Highers	Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB
Access requirements	Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above. Plus A-Level Spanish for entry cohort 1 (post A-level), or a GCSE in a modern foreign language for entry cohort 2 (beginners).
T Level	Merit
OCR	OCR Extended Diploma: DDM
Extra Information	Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. A GCSE grade C/4 (or above) in Mathematics and English is required. Please Note: We cannot consider GCSE equivalencies but can consider the Edge Hill University GCSE Equivalency Test.

Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study. To help you to interpret these equivalents, please click on your country of residence to see the corresponding entry qualifications, along with information about your local representatives, events, information and contacts.

We accept a wide range of qualifications and consider all applications individually on merit. We may also consider appropriate work experience.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)
Postgraduate: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

For more information on our entry requirements, please visit International Entry Requirements.

Fees and Funding

£9,535per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

Our full-time undergraduate tuition fees for Home students entering University in 2025/26 are £9,535 a year, or £1,590 per 20-credit module for part-time study.

You can find more information about undergraduate fees on our Fees and Finance pages.

Students from the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey and the Republic of Ireland are treated as Home students for tuition fee purposes.

Students from countries in the European Economic Area and the EU will pay International Tuition Fees.

Students who have been granted Settled Status may be eligible for Home Fee Status and if eligible will be able to apply for Tuition Fee Loans and Maintenance Loans.

Students who have been granted Pre-settled Status may be eligible for Home Fee Status and if eligible will be able to apply for Tuition Fee Loans.

£14,450*per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

The tuition fees for international students studying Undergraduate programmes in 2025/26 are £14,450 per year for a full-time course. This fee is set for each year of study.

The University of Chester offers generous international and merit-based scholarships, providing a significant reduction to the published headline tuition fee. You will automatically be considered for these scholarships when your application is reviewed, and any award given will be stated on your offer letter.

For courses with a Foundation Year, the tuition fees for Year 1 are £10,750 and £14,200 for Years 2-4 in 2025/26.

For more information, go to our International Fees, Scholarship and Finance section.

Irish Nationals living in the UK or ROI are treated as Home students for Tuition Fee Purposes.

Your course will involve additional costs not covered by your tuition fees. This may include books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and software. Compulsory field trips are covered by your tuition fees.

If you are living away from home during your time at university, you will need to cover costs such as accommodation, food, travel and bills.

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Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Psychology with Spanish BSc (Hons)