Undergraduate
BA Italian
Is this
programme for me?
Italian is a key language
in Europe today, with an ever-strengthening role. This
degree will give you an intimate first-hand familiarity
with a European culture which will put you on a
cosmopolitan 'wavelength' in life, and in your reading.
Exploration of another culture, 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 Italian accurately, and
with ease.
Programme aims
You'll gain language and
linguistic skills, and discover another civilisation by
reading some of its most beautiful literature. You'll
learn about Italy, its language, civilisation and
history, and will come face to face with one of the most
formative and productive cultures of medieval and
Renaissance Europe.
Programme structure
The BA consists of 12
units.
Prestige and career
progression
The programme has been
developed by the Department of Italian at Royal
Holloway. The origins of the department date back to
1849 when Italian was one of the first courses available
to study.
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 Italian.
Study materials
The study materials
include:
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.
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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 |
