French and Portuguese
Bachelor's degree
In Bristol
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bristol
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Duration
4 Years
To achieve a command of modern spoken and written French to a high level of fluency and accuracy. To have a deeper understanding of the rich diversity of the culture in France and elsewhere in the French-speaking world.
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About this course
Subjects required at A Level or equivalent
AAB-BBC. For programmes including French minimum grade B in French; for all other programmes minimum grade B in at least one of the languages to be studied
14-19 Advanced Diploma
Grade A or B overall in any Diploma subject, to include A-level French (minimum grade B) for degree programmes in French, and for all other programmes involving two languages minimum grade B in at least one of the languages to be studied (ASL)*
BTEC: DDD-DMM*
Access
Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit and / or Distinction*
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Course programme
BA French and Portuguese
Programme structure
Year 1:
- French Language
- Introduction to French Literature (one unit)
- Shaping Contemporary France
- Portuguese Language
- Introductory courses in the literature, culture and history of Portugal and Brazil
Year 2:
- French Language
- One, two or three optional units
- Portuguese Language
- Two optional culture units (choice of literature, culture or history)
Year 3:
- Year abroad
Year 4:
- French Language
- One, two or three optional units (assessed by dissertation or exam)
- Portuguese Language
- Two optional culture units (choice of literature, culture or history)
Entry Requirements
Subjects required at A Level or equivalent
- AAB-BBC. For programmes including French minimum grade B in French; for all other programmes minimum grade B in at least one of the languages to be studied
14-19 Advanced Diploma
- Grade A or B overall in any Diploma subject, to include A-level French (minimum grade B) for degree programmes in French, and for all other programmes involving two languages minimum grade B in at least one of the languages to be studied (ASL)*
BTEC: DDD-DMM*
Access
- Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit and / or Distinction*
SQA
- SH: AAAAB - BBBCC
- AH: if offered, A-B*
Welsh Bacc
- Pass Advanced Diploma with AA - BB in two A-levels, to include French for all degree programmes involving French, and for all other programmes involving two languages at least one of the languages to be studied*
IB Diploma
- 35-30 points overall (6, 6, 6 to 6, 5, 5) to include French at Higher level for degree programmes involving French, and for all other programmes involving two languages Higher level in at least one of the two languages to be studied
EB
- 80-73% overall with 8 in French for all degree programme involving French, and for all other programmes involving two languages, 8 in at least one of the two languages to be studied
IELTS
- 6.5 in all parts
Selection:
UCAS form; an interview may be offered for students with non-standard qualifications/academic backgrounds
Deferred Entry:
Welcomed, particularly where applicants plan to spend part of the year working or studying abroad
Other Qualifications:
*All candidates should demonstrate a proven capacity for language learning, usually including an A-level in one of the languages to be studied at grade B or higher; for programmes involving French, French A-level at grade B or higher is always required
French and Portuguese