Undergraduate
BA
French and German
Is this
programme for me?
French and German are key
languages in Europe today, with an ever-strengthening
role. This degree will give you an intimate first-hand
familiarity with European culture which will put you on
a cosmopolitan 'wavelength' in life, and in your
reading. Exploration of other cultures, past and
present, is an enriching experience, giving historical
perspective and enhanced cultural, social and aesthetic
vision. As you advance towards graduate status you will
acquire the ability to read, speak and write French and
German accurately, and with ease.
Programme aims
The programme offers a
range of interrelated options in French and German
language, linguistics, literature, society and thought.
You are expected to gain an outstanding facility in
reading, writing and speaking French and German, but
also, and principally, a trained mind.
You will also develop the confidence which comes with
appraising intellectual issues, articulating your own
conclusions by developing an independent and
enterprising spirit.
Programme structure
The degree consists of 12
units.
Prestige and career
progression
The programme has been
developed by the Departments of French and German at
Royal Holloway, both 5* faculties - two of the highest
ranking language departments in the UK.
The intellectual and personal qualities which
degree-level work in the humanities develops are in
demand in the work place. You can expect to achieve a
broad range of transferable skills, communicative
competence and the ability to discriminate and analyse.
The degree will prepare you for many careers including
the public services, teaching and research, journalism,
media and business.
Flexible study at a
reasonable cost
You have 3-8 years to
complete the BA. The total fee is just over £2,700 if
you complete in the minimum study period. Suitably
qualified candidates may apply for exemption from any of
the Foundation units of the BA French and German.
Study materials
The study materials
include:
· Studying for a Degree in the
Humanities and Social Sciences
· Student handbook
· Subject guides
· Past exam papers and Examiners'
reports
· Regulations
Note:
You need to provide your own textbooks - so before you
register for the programme the University will advise
you to consider the facilities available to you locally,
and how accessible books are likely to be.
Study support
For the French units of
the programme the Programme Director offers a marking
service for essays at an additional cost.
The French Department also produces a regular
newsletter for External students.
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Summary of key dates |
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Application deadline |
17 September (non-EU)
17 October (EU)
in the year before you
intend to sit your first examinations
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Registration deadline |
30 November |
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Despatch of study materials |
Shortly after your
registration form is received |
| Start
studying |
As soon as you receive
your study materials |
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Examinations take place |
May |
