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Description
Combining French with Religious Studies offers you the opportunity to achieve a near-native level in French, and study all aspects of religion and belief during your degree. Being able to speak a foreign language, combined with the discipline of a traditional humanities degree lays the perfect foundation for an international career.
French is one of the most beautiful romance languages. Outside of France it is spoken as far afield as Canada, the Seychelles, Madagascar and Mali. It is one of the offical languages of the United Nations, and an important language in the EU. Studying at our Canterbury campus gives you a good opportunity to immerse yourself in the language. There are many French-speaking students on campus, and our proximity to airports, the Channel ports and the Eurostar terminals at Ashford and Ebbsfleet make it quick and easy to get to Paris, Brussels and Lille.
You also have the great opportunity to spend a year in a French speaking country and really get to know its culture and history in an in-depth manner. All of our Joint Honours programmes are incredibly flexible, allowing students to tailor their degree around their specific interests and goals.
Religious Studies is a vibrant department that offers a range of modules, from biblical to Asian traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity. You study religion and modern culture in dynamic and original ways. It also offers a range of cutting-edge methodology courses taught by scholars at the top of their field, including psychological, sociological, anthropological and philosophical methods.
The two subjects in combination with each other give you a solid foundation in understanding other cultures, languages and beliefs, enabling you to understand the complexities of the world today.
Independent rankings
In the National Student Survey 2014, French was ranked 8th and Religious Studies ranked 5th for student satisfaction. Modern languages were ranked 14th for student satisfaction in The Guardian University Guide 2014.
Religious Studies at Kent was ranked 19th in The Guardian University Guide 2014.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)
Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Credits Total Kent credits: 360
Duration full-time 48 months Partnership Joint Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take wild modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.
Stage 1
Possible modules may include:
TH331 - Introduction to Hinduism & Buddhism
TH334 - Religion and Sex
TH340 - Gods of the Desert: Judaism and Islam
TH341 - What is Religion?
TH342 - Religion in the Contemporary World
TH343 - What is Christian Theology?
TH344 - Christianity through 2000 years
TH346 - Introduction to Asian Traditions
FR300 - Learning French 3 (Post A Level)
FR327 - Learning French 2A (Post GCSE)
FR328 - Learning French 2B (Post GCSE)
FR330 - Intensive French for Beginners
FR331 - French Drama: Love, Marriage and Politics (in translation)
FR332 - French Narratives: Love, Marriage and Politics (in translation)
FR301 - Writer and Genre in France I
FR302 - Writer and Genre in France II
FR308 - Questions of French Cinema
FR310 - Twentieth Century France in Crisis
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Stage 2
Possible modules may include:
FR589 - Learning French 4
FR632 - Modern French Theatre 1
FR633 - Modern French Theatre (2)
FR638 - French Detective Fiction
FR566 - French: Second Year Extended Essay
FR620 - Memory and Childhood in 20th Century French Fiction
FR593 - Paris: Myth and Reality in the 19th century
FR594 - Paris: Myth and Reality in the 20th century
FR598 - Occupation and Resistance in the French Novel
FR600 - Literary Trailblazers: Four Women Writers of the 20th Century
FR546 - Short Narrative Fiction in French
TH624 - Indian Philosophy of Religion
TH622 - Cracking Biblical Codes: Prophecy, Apocalyptic and Wisdom
TH620 - Anthropology of Religion
TH618 - Continental Philosophy of Religion
TH594 - Christianity and Ethics
TH597 - Buddhism:Its Essence and Development
TH598 - Issues in Religious Studies
TH600 - Psychology and Religion
TH615 - Modern Islam: Liberal and Fundamentalist Thought
TH608 - Sociology of Religion
TH611 - The Sacred in Contemporary Society
TH570 - I:Religion and Film
TH571 - I:Death of God ? :Christianity and the Modern World
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Year abroad
The French department at the University of Kent has Erasmus agreements with several universities in France, Belgium, Canada and Switzerland.
Possible modules may include:
LA514 - Year Abroad Module
Stage 3
Possible modules may include:
FR591 - Learning French 5
TH515 - Theology and Religious Studies Dissertation
TH617 - Continental Philosophy of Religion
TH577 - Christianity and Ethics
TH607 - William James: Philosopher, Psychologist and Scholar of Religion
TH553 - Issues in Religious Studies
TH555 - Hindu Religious Thought
TH558 - Sociology of Religion
TH574 - H:Religion and Film
TH575 - H:Death of God ? :Christianity and the Modern World
TH530 - History and Literature in Early Christianity:Luke-Acts
FR550 - Images of Monarchy in French Classical Tragedy
FR561 - Contemporary French Cinema
FR601 - Mothers and Daughters in Women's Writing
FR613 - The Reader and the Text
FR621 - The Painting as Phantom : Diderot to Proust
FR567 - French: Final Year Dissertation
FR640 - Trainspotting
FR642 - Libertine Literature in Eighteenth-Century France
FR637 - Travels to Japan in Modern French Culture
TH556 - Buddhism: Its Essence and Development
TH612 - The Sacred in Contemporary Society
TH578 - Psychology and Religion
TH616 - Modern Islam: Liberal and Fundamentalist Thought
TH619 - Religious Studies and Philosophy in the Classroom
TH621 - Anthropology of Religion
TH623 - Cracking Biblical Codes: Prophecy, Apocalyptic and Wisdom
TH625 - Indian Philosophy of Religion
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 75(Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test : 85
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test.Requirements
The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.
Qualification Typical offer/minimum requirement A levelABB
GCSEC in a modern European language other than English
Access to HE DiplomaThe University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
International Baccalaureate34 points overall or 16 points at HL including 4 at HL or 5 at SL in a modern European language other than English
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
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- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
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