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Description
A German and Religious Studies joint honours degree offers you the opportunity to learn a modern foreign language to a near-native level, and study all aspects of religion. Being able to speak the language of the most powerful European economy combined with having a traditional humanities degree lays the perfect foundation for an international career.
German is one of Europe's most important languages for business and culture. Worldwide, it is the second-most widely used language on the internet (W3Techs 2014). It is also frequently used as a second language in Eastern Europe, serving as a means of communication across international boundaries. Fluency in the German language, combined with knowledge of political and cultural developments in the German-speaking world, opens up career opportunities in many areas of Europe.
Between Stages 2 and 3, you spend a year studying or working abroad in Germany or Austria, which will greatly improve your German language skills as well as allowing you to immerse yourself in and develop your understanding of German culture.
Religious Studies at Kent allows you to study religion and modern culture in dynamic and original ways. You study in a vibrant department, which offers a range of modules, from biblical to Asian traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity, as well as cutting-edge methodology modules taught by scholars who are at the top of their field. These modules cover 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
Modern languages were ranked 14th for student satisfaction in The Guardian University Guide 2014. In the National Student Survey 2013, 90% of students in SECL were satisfied with the quality of their course. And 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:
GE301 - Learning German 3 (Post A Level)
GE329 - Intensive Beginners German
GE331 - Learning German 2 (Post-GCSE German)
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
TH345 - From: Eden To The End of The World: An Introduction to The Bible
TH346 - Introduction to Asian Traditions
GE330 - Beginners' Danish: Language & Culture
GE311 - Varieties of German Writing
GE312 - Images of Germany, 1945-1990
GE326 - Introduction to German Literature (in translation)
GE327 - German Pronunciation and Phonetics
GE328 - Post-1989 German Cinema
Stage 2
Possible modules may include:
TH618 - Continental Philosophy of Religion
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
TH594 - Christianity and Ethics
TH598 - Issues in Religious Studies
TH601 - Hindu Religious Thought
TH606 - William James: Philosopher, Psychologist and Scholar of Religion
TH620 - Anthropology of Religion
TH624 - Indian Philosophy of Religion
TH626 - Gods and Government from the Roman Empire to Tony Blair
TH628 - Gods and Government from the Roman Empire to Tony Blair
TH630 - Comparative Literature and Religion of Biblical Worlds
TH632 - Comparative Literature and Religion of Biblical Worlds
TH634 - Mahåyåna Buddhism: The Foundations
GE586 - Medien und Öffentlichkeit
GE587 - Life After Modernism? An Introduction to Postmodernist Literature in Ge
GE591 - German Expressionism 1920-1925
GE593 - Danish Through the Medium of Crime Fiction
GE580 - German Extended Essay
GE584 - Order and Madness: Classical German Literature
GE507 - Learning German 4
GE516 - German Post 'A' Level
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Year abroad
The University of Kent has Erasmus agreements with several universities in Germany and Austria.
Possible modules may include:
LA514 - Year Abroad Module
Stage 3
Possible modules may include:
GE503 - Learning German 5
TH635 - Mahåyåna Buddhism: The Foundations
TH633 - Comparative Literature and Religion of Biblical Worlds
TH631 - Comparative Literature and Religion of Biblical Worlds
TH629 - Gods and Government from the Roman Empire to Tony Blair
TH627 - Gods and Government from the Roman Empire to Tony Blair
TH625 - Indian Philosophy of Religion
TH621 - Anthropology of Religion
TH607 - William James: Philosopher, Psychologist and Scholar of Religion
TH574 - H:Religion and Film
TH575 - H:Death of God ? :Christianity and the Modern World
TH577 - Christianity and Ethics
TH612 - The Sacred in Contemporary Society
TH617 - Continental Philosophy of Religion
TH619 - Religious Studies and Philosophy in the Classroom
TH515 - Theology and Religious Studies Dissertation
TH553 - Issues in Religious Studies
TH555 - Hindu Religious Thought
TH558 - Sociology of Religion
GE580 - German Extended Essay
GE585 - Order and Madness: Classical German Literature
GE593 - Danish Through the Medium of Crime Fiction
GE592 - German Expressionism 1920-1925
GE588 - Life After Modernism? An Introduction to Postmodernist Literature in Ge
GE586 - Medien und Öffentlichkeit
SCL501 - Languages in the Classroom
GE506 - German Dissertation
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5
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 level: ABB
- GCSE: Grade C in a modern European language other than English
- Access to HE Diploma: The 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 Baccalaureate: 34 points overall or 16 at HL, including a modern European language other than English 4 at HL or 5 at SL
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
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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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