European Studies (Spanish pathway) with a year abroad BA

at King's College London

Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will take modules totalling 120 credits.

Year 1

Required modules

You are required to take the following modules:

• The Making of Modern Europe (30 credits) [Department of European & International Studies]
• Global Iberias Perspectives: An Introduction to the Spanish and Portuguese Speaking Worlds (15 credits) [Department of Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies]

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

• Spanish Language I (30 credits) [Department of Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies]
• Introductory Spanish (30 credits) [Department of Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies]
• Intermediate Spanish (30 credits) [Department of Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies]

Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will take modules totalling 120 credits.

Year 2

Required modules

You are required to take the following modules:

• The Integration of the European Union (30 credits)
• State and Nation in Spain (15 credits)

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

• Spanish Language 2 (15 or 30 credits) or
• Intermediate Spanish (30 credits) (for abd initio introductory level from Year 1) or
• Spanish stage 5 [Modern Language Centre] (15 credits) +
• Language, Culture & Society (15 credits) [Modern Language Centre] (for ab initio intermediate level from Year 1)

Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will take modules totalling 120 credits.

Year 3

Required modules

You will spend your third year of study in Spain at a Spanish higher education institution, where you are required to take 60 credits of optional 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 Oral Exams.

• Year Abroad Practical Language module (30 credits).

Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will take modules totalling 120 credits.

Year 4

Required modules

You are required to take the following module:

• Spanish Language 4 (15 or 30 credits)

Required subjects:

A-level (or equivalent) grade B in Spanish, 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 Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Spanish 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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