Why study this course with us?

• The Journalism and Spanish course offered by the University of Chester recognises the value of gaining relevant skills throughout your studies with a particular focus on developing your ability to adapt to ever-changing environments within a fast-moving industry.
• In addition to our high level of professionalism, we also place an emphasis on developing key transferable skills such as written and oral communication.
• We focus on skills that prepare you to hit the ground running - should you choose to enter the industry or cognate industries.
• At Chester you have an opportunity to undertake a 5 to 8 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 inÊ 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.Ê
• In your first year you will have the opportunity to study a further language from scratch.

Job prospects

• A degree in Spanish develops an impressive range of skills including strong communication and presentation skills, the ability to work autonomously and in groups, analytical and critical discernment and the resilience and confidence developed during placements abroad. Graduates often pursue further study or careers in translation, teaching, business, hospitality, the public sector and governmental or international organisations.
• Students have gone on to work for journalistic organisations including news agencies, online and print news publishers and more. Others have taken a freelance approach, forging careers in niche aspects of journalism such as gaming, lifestyle and sport.