European Studies (French pathway) with a year abroad BA

at King's College London

Courses are divided into modules.You will normally take modules totalling 450 credits.

Year 1

Required modules

You are required to take the following modules:

• The Making of Modern Europe (30 credits)
• Revolution & Reaction in Modern France: an introduction to modern French History (15 credits) [Department of French]

You are also required to take one of the following language modules based on your language ability:

• Core Language (First Year) (30 credits) [Department of French]
• Introductory French (30 credits) [Modern Language Centre]
• Intermediate French (30 credits) [Modern Language Centre]

Courses are divided into modules.You will normally take modules totalling 450 credits.

Year 2

Required modules

You are required to take the following modules:

• The Modern French State (15 credits)
• The Integration of the European Union (30 credits)

You are required to take 15-30 credits of language modules, based on your language ability:

• Core Language (Second Year) (15 credits) [Department of French] or
• Intermediate French (30 credits) (for ab initio introductory level from Year 1) or
• French Stage 5 (15 credits) + 5AALLCUL Language, Culture and Society (15 credits) [Modern Language Centre] (for ab initio intermediate level from Year 1)

Courses are divided into modules.You will normally take modules totalling 450 credits.

Year 3

Required modules

You will spend your third year of study in France at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po) where you are required to take 60 credits of modules from the International Programme:

• Exchange Placement Abroad module (60 credits)

Once you have returned to King’s College London following your study abroad year, you will be required to take 30 credits of Aural & Oral Exams.

• Year Abroad Practical Language module (30 credits)

Courses are divided into modules.You will normally take modules totalling 450 credits.

Year 4

Required modules

You are required to take one 15 credit module:

• Core Language (Final Year)(15 credits) [Department of French]

or

• The Stylistics of Translation (depending on the level of French) (15 credits) [Department of French]

Required subjects:

A-level (or equivalent) grade B in French, except for those applying to study the Ab Initio (language beginners) pathway.

A-Levels

Required grades:

AAB

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway.

Must include grade B in French for the standard pathway.

Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.

We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Contextual A-Level information

BBB

There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway.

Must include grade B in French for the standard pathway.

Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.

We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

International Baccalaureate

35 points including 665 at Higher Level.

There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway.

Must include grade 5 in Higher Level French for the standard pathway.

Notes: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.

Contextual International Baccalaureate information

32 points including 555 at Higher Level.

There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway.

Must include grade 5 in Higher Level French for the standard pathway.

Notes: The total point score of 32 includes TOK/EE.

Full time tuition fees UK:
The UK tuition fee for the 2022-2023 academic year is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government’s cap.

Full time tuition fees International:
The International tuition fee for the 2022-2023 academic year is £21,840 per year.

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• Trade Policy Analyst, Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development

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