BA French and Politics with a Year Abroad

Postgraduate

In Singleton Park

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    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Singleton park (Wales)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Studying French and Politics develops your knowledge of a world language and the values that shape global politics.

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Singleton Park (Swansea)
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University Of Wales Swansea, SA2 8PP

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Subjects

  • Welsh
  • Translation
  • Politics
  • English
  • International
  • Global

Course programme

Modules

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change.

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Degree / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NamePO-119Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Politics and the PeoplePO-125Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20What is Politics and International Relations?

Optional Modules

Compulsory Selective French Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits in language modules at the appropriate level (advanced or beginner) and 20 credits in culture modules. Choose English-medium or Welsh-medium as appropriate.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLF101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20French for Beginners IMLF101WSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr IMLF102Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20French for Beginners IIMLF160ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20French Language 1AMLF160AWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Iaith Ffrangeg 1AMLF160BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20French Language 1BMLF160BWSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Iaith Ffrangeg 1B

AND

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLF100ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Introduction to French Culture (A)MLF100AWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Diwylliannol Ffrangeg (A)MLF100BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Introduction to French Culture (B)MLF100BWSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Cyflwyniad i Astudiaethau Diwylliannol Ffrangeg (B)

AND

Optional Module Choices

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : select 1 x 20cr module

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceAM-111Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The American Experience 1492-2000AM-112Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20American Politics and SocietyAM-113Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to American Literature and CultureCLC103Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Introduction to Ancient Philosophy and RhetoricCY-124Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Statws y GymraegHIH118Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Early Modern World, 1500-1800HIH121Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Europe of Extremes: 1789 - 1989HUA101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Theories of WarHUA102Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20War and Warfare in the Modern WorldHUP101Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Ethics, Justice, and Society

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Degree / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NamePO-209Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The State and Political InstitutionsPO-238Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Normative Models of Democracy: Contemporary Perspectives

Optional Modules

Politics Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select one from below, Students must have 60 credits in each TB overall

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE218Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Discourse AnalysisAM-213Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Topics in American Studies II:AM-245Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20John F. Kennedy and AmericaAM-251Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20America in Crisis: Political Culture and Society from the Tet Offensive to TrumpAM-253Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20New York City: History and Culture since 1945CY-234Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Hawliau Iaith yn y Cyd-destun RhyngwladolCY-236Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Amlddiwylliannedd a'r GymraegHIH253Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Welsh Century: Politics, Nationality and Religion, 1847-1947HUA206Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Contemporary Wars and ConflictsHUA207Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Business & EntrepreneurshipHUA208Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The First world War: Politics, Society and culture in Europe 1870 - 1933HUP202Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Founders of Modern Philosophy: Descartes to KantPO-219Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Global Political Economy: From Mercantilism to NeoliberalismPO-232Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Empire Strikes Back: War, Strategy and the Use of Force in the Post Cold War EraPO-239Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Moralities of War and PeacePO-256Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20GenocidePO-281Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20British Politics and Public Policy

AND

French compulsory Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits at the appropriate level (advanced or intermediate). Choose English-medium or Welsh-medium modules as appropriate.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLF210Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10French Translation Workshop 2MLF210WSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Gweithdy CyfieithuMLF260ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20French Language 2AMLF260AWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Iaith Ffrangeg 2AMLF260BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10French Language 2BMLF260BWSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Iaith Ffrangeg 2BMLF270ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Intermediate French Language 2AMLF270AWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Iaith Ffrangeg Canolradd 2AMLF270BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Intermediate French Language 2B

AND

French Optional Modules - Selective

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select one from below. Students must have an equal number of credits in each TB overall

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLF211ASemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20A History of the French LanguageMLF220Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Paris

Year 3 (Level 5 YR OUT)

FHEQ 5 Sandwich Year

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : This module is compulsory for all students pursuing a degree involving a foreign language. It gives students the opportunity to increase their language skills and familiarize themselves with other culture(s).

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceML-R00Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)120Year Abroad (Languages, Translation and Interpreting)

Year 4 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Degree / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NamePO-396Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Researching Politics 1PO-397Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Researching Politics 2

Optional Modules

French Compulsory Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students take 40 credits. Choose English-medium or Welsh-medium modules as appropriate.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLF300Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10French for Professional Purposes 3MLF310Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10French Translation Workshop 3MLF310WSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Gweithdy cyfieithu 3MLF330ASemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10French General Language 3AMLF330AWSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)10Iaith Gyffredinol Ffrangeg 3AMLF330BSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10French General Language 3BMLF330BWSemester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)10Iaith Gyffredinol Ffrangeg 3B

AND

French Compulosry Selective

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceMLF305Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Intersectional Identities in Contemporary French CinemaMLF325Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20France and the Second World War: Legacies of the Dark YearsMLF325WSemester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Ffrainc a'r Ail Ryfel Byd: Hanes yr Oesoedd TywyllMLT307Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Interpreting - Health OptionMLT310Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Interpreting - Law Option (Police)

AND

Politics optional modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : If you select PO-395, you cannot select PO-3000.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidanceALE316Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Language in the MediaAM-330Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20America and the BombAM-338Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Clear and Present Danger: Terrorism and AmericaAM-339Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Popular Music and the CityCY-353Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Cyfraith HywelCY-358Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Y Gymraeg, Datganoli a'r GyfraithHIH396Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20From Machiavelli to Mussolini: Government and society in Western political thoughtHUA300Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Rise of BrazilHUA301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Gunfighter Nation: the West in History, Mythology and FictionHUA305Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Spanish Civil War - Its Origins, Course and LegacyHUA306Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20The Aftermaths of WarHUA308Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Real War, Imagined War: War in Literature, Art, Cinema and MusicHUA309Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The Russian Civil WarHUP301Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Religion, Science, and SuperstitionHUP304Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Philosophy and the Social SciencesPO-3000Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20The National Assembly for WalesPO-3110Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Visions of DemocracyPO-3114Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20The International Politics of SpacePO-3117Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Politics and International DevelopmentPO-3121Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Parliamentary StudiesPO-3316Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)20Shadow Wars: US Presidents and covert action from the Cold War to ObamaPO-345Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Contemporary Political Economy: Competing Perspectives on Global CapitalismPO-392Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)20Contemporary SecurityPO-395Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)20Dissertation (PO-325)

BA French and Politics with a Year Abroad

Price on request