Undergraduate
BA French
Is this
programme for me?
French 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 French accurately, and with ease.
Programme aims
The BA offers you the
opportunity to study the French language from its
origin to the present day; French literature; and the
social, political and economic institutions of France.
You're expected to gain an outstanding facility in
reading, writing and speaking French, but also, and
principally, a trained mind. In addition, you'll
develop the confidence which comes with appraising
intellectual issues, articulating your own conclusions
by developing an independent and enterprising spirit.
Programme structure
The BA consists of 12
units.
Prestige and career
progression
The programme has been
developed by the Department of French at Royal
Holloway, a 5* faculty - one 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
payable to the University is £2,710. Please note
that this figure does not reflect any annual fee
increase and assumes completion in the minimum study
period permitted. Suitably qualified candidates may
apply for exemption from any of the Foundation units
of the BA French.
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
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 |
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Start studying |
As soon as you receive
your study materials |
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Examinations take place |
May |
