This course, combining Philosophy with degree-level study in French language and culture, is open to beginners in Philosophy and French as well as post-A level students. If you are a beginners' French student, you will follow an intensive language course designed to take you to degree level within four years. If you are a post-A level student you will take language classes at an advanced level. Absolute beginners, GCSE, AS (beginners' entry), or A level students (post-A level entry) in French are warmly invited to apply.
On both routes - post-A level or beginners' - you will divide your time equally between French and Philosophy.
For the philosophy part of the degree you will take core modules dealing with philosophical issues and optional modules in areas that interest you.
Course Details - Modules
Your year one French modules will depend on your entry level - beginners' or post-A level. As a beginner all your language modules will be core this year. If you are taking French post-A level you will take 40 credits of compulsory core modules. You will also choose further 20 credits of optional modules focusing on literature, French history or contemporary France
In philosophy your core modules will introduce you to philosophical study at university level, and guide you through principles of good reasoning, argumentation, and writing.
If you started French as a beginner, in year two you will continue to work intensively on key skills in the French language in preparation for the year abroad. You will also take a core Introduction to French and Francophone Studies module. If you started at post-A level, you will consolidate your knowledge of French in preparation for your year abroad. You will also choose from a range of modules in French and Francophone literature, culture and society, history, politics, linguistics and film.
Your year two philosophy modules typically cover social issues, the mind, ethics, freedom, Asian philosophy, the nature of reality, meaning, and understanding science.
You will spend your third academic year in France or a Francophone country either on a programme of studies in a higher education institution, working as an assistant in a school or on a work placement
Your final year is back in Nottingham.
Whether you started French with us as a beginner or post-A level, you will take the same core language module. You will develop your command of French to a high level and use it in increasingly sophisticated contexts. You will also study optional modules drawn from the areas of literature, culture and society, history, politics, visual culture and linguistics.
Your final year philosophy modules will reflect the research expertise of members of staff in the department, including in criminal law, ethics, logic, metaphysics, Buddhist philosophy and advanced topics in the philosophies of art, mind, science, and social philosophy.
Although French and Philosophy are taught separately you may choose a uniting theme for your final year dissertation.
Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the Department of Philosophy and the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
RV15
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Including French if taking. No language qualification required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Sottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including French. No language qualification required for beginners pathway.
60 Credits overall; 45 at Level 3. Of the Level 3 credits, at least 21 should be graded Merit. A Level French grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent) also required for post A Level study. No language required for beginners pathway.
Including French if taking. No language qualification required for beginners pathway. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including French if taking. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.
If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
Including French at Higher Level 5 points or French at Standard Level (Programme B) 6 points. No language qualification required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered. No language qualification required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including French if taking. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including French if taking. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including French if taking. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
Including French if taking. No language qualification required for beginners pathway.
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including at least 8.0 in French (if taking). No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4)
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
20000.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
20000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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