BA Spanish with Sport and Exercise Science
About this course
BA (Hons) in Spanish with Sport and Exercise Science is a 4-year undergraduate degree combining language acquisition, cultural studies, and applied sport sciences. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Global & Comparative Perspective, and Project Management. The course includes a compulsory year abroad and an optional placement year. The first year introduces foundational themes through Global Languages and Societies and Fundamental Theories in Sport and Exercise Sciences. The second year builds competence with modules such as Encountering Contemporary Spain, Evaluating Sports Performance, and Evaluating Exercise and Health, preparing students for international mobility. The final year focuses on advanced applications with modules including Applied Translation and Mediation, Languages in the Business World, Guided Personal Project, High Performance Sports, and Participation, Exercise and Health. Students may also select from optional language modules and overseas learning pathways.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC GCE A-level/AS-level Spanish for entry cohort 1 (post-A-level Spanish) IB: 28 points
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sports and fitness occupations: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 44%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 9%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Global Languages and Societies
- Fundamental Theories in Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Subsidiary Language
- Encountering Contemporary Spain
- Evaluating Sports Performance
- Evaluating Exercise and Health
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Languages Immersive Year
- Languages Immersive Summer
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Applied Translation and Mediation
- Languages in the Business World
- Guided Personal Project
- High Performance Sports
- Participation, Exercise and Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Spanish with Sport and Exercise Science at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
What do graduates of BA Spanish with Sport and Exercise Science at University of Chester do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Spanish with Sport and Exercise Science at University of Chester?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Spanish with Sport and Exercise Science at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Does BA Spanish with Sport and Exercise Science at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Spanish with Sport and Exercise Science at University of Chester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.