Slovak (with Czech) and East European Studies BA

University College London
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Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Your degree will train you to the highest level of proficiency in speaking, writing and understanding in your chosen languages, whether you begin with no prior knowledge or already have a good command of the language. As you progress through the degree, compulsory language modules are tailored to your existing knowledge, and you also take a compulsory literature module each year.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

UCL is the only university in Britain where you can take a degree in Slovak and specialise in the language, literature, culture, history, politics and economics of this central European country.
The UCL School of Slavonic & East European Studies (SSEES) is the largest national centre in the UK for the study of Central, Eastern and South-East Europe and Russia. The SSEES Library contains over 400,000 books, journals and film resources. Students benefit from frequent visits and lectures by prominent political, artistic and academic figures, including prime ministers, foreign ministers, professors and writers. You will be able to make the most of the huge benefits of studying in London, a global city with sizeable east European communities. This city hosts a wide range of cultural events with an east European dimension.

The programme is designed to equip you with language fluency, cultural competence, historical knowledge and social understanding. Your ability to consider issues from an international perspective will be greatly enhanced and you will learn how to conduct research and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. With developed skills in critical reasoning, independent thinking and application of theoretical concepts you will be strongly placed to find employment in international organisations, particularly careers which cross international boundaries and use languages. Career prospects are likely to include finance, media, diplomacy, education, translation, research, and consultancy.

English Language and a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) at grade B or 6, plus Mathematics at grade C or 5.

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5.0
03/04/2018
What I would highlight: University College London is one of the best universities of the world. More than 20 Nobel Prize winners among alumni, staff ready to share their knowledge.
What could be improved: All ok
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

3.0
22/04/2017
What I would highlight: They have experienced everything you're going to experience, so they're probably the best source of information. And feel free to ask about their negative experiences.
What could be improved: -
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Literature
  • Language
  • Slovak Language
  • East European Studies
  • Slovak Literature
  • Freestanding Dissertation
  • Diplomacy
  • Language fluency
  • Cultural Competence
  • Historical knowledge
  • Social understanding

Course programme

Year 1

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Literature and Memory
  • War Trauma and Memory in East European Cinema
  • Slovak Language
Optional modules

You will select 2.0 credits of modules from a wide range of options.

Year 2

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Slovak Language
  • Intro to Slovak Literature
  • Staging Europe
Optional modules

You will select 2.0 credits of modules from a wide range of options.

Year 3

Year abroad

You will spend your third year abroad at a partner university.

Year 4

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Czech and Slovak Literature
  • Slovak Language or Freestanding Dissertation
Optional modules

You will select 2.0 credits of modules from a wide range of options.

Your learning

In language teaching you will benefit from dedicated resources, including technological support through computer-aided language learning facilities, video and DVD materials, and the Internet. The methods we will use to teach and assess you are varied, to ensure that they are best suited to the knowledge and skills being imparted or measured.

Assessment

Assessment will include written, oral and aural examinations, presentations and extended essays.

Additional information

Overseas students fee

£19,390 (2018/19)

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