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The Bachelor of Arts in Italian and French Studies at the University of Kent offers students a comprehensive and immersive experience in two of Europe’s most vibrant and historically significant languages and cultures. This interdisciplinary programme combines linguistic proficiency with cultural understanding, allowing students to explore the rich literary, artistic, social, and political histories of Italy and France. Throughout the course, students will develop advanced language skills in both Italian and French, enabling them to communicate confidently and effectively in diverse contexts. The programme emphasizes practical language use alongside critical analysis of cultural artifacts such as literature, film, art, and historical texts.
Students have the opportunity to study abroad in Italy and France, immersing themselves directly in the languages and cultures, which enhances linguistic fluency and intercultural competence. The curriculum includes modules covering contemporary societal issues, historical developments, and Mediterranean and European contexts, providing a well-rounded understanding of the regions’ influence on global affairs. The degree also fosters key transferable skills such as research, critical thinking, and cross-cultural communication, preparing graduates for careers in international business, diplomacy, translation, publishing, tourism, and education.
The programme’s flexible structure allows students to tailor their studies according to their interests, combining language modules with optional courses in literature, history, film studies, and cultural studies. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention and dynamic discussions, encouraging active engagement with complex texts and ideas. Graduates of the programme will be equipped with a deep linguistic competence and cultural literacy that opens doors to a wide range of international opportunities. The University of Kent’s supportive academic environment and strong links with cultural institutions across Europe ensure that students receive an enriching and rewarding educational experience.
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:
IT312 - History of Italian Cinema:The Legacy of Neo-Realism
IT315 - Writing Italy through the Centuries:An Introduction
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)
FR337 - Texts and Contexts 1
FR338 - Texts and Contexts 2
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
IT301 - Learning Italian - Beginners
IT308 - Learning Italian 3 (Post A Level)
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Stage 2
Possible modules may include:
FR589 - Learning French 4
IT508 - Learning Italian 2 (Intermediate)
IT563 - Learning Italian 4 *Advanced)
IT542 - Italian Extended Essay
IT552 - Italian Short Story
IT556 - Catching the Tide: Cultural Renewal in 20th Century Italy
FR638 - French Detective Fiction
FR566 - French: Second Year Extended Essay
FR620 - Memory and Childhood in 20th Century French Fiction
FR632 - Modern French Theatre 1
FR633 - Modern French Theatre (2)
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
FR599 - Description of Modern French
FR546 - Short Narrative Fiction in French
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Year abroad
The University of Kent has Erasmus agreements with a large number of universities in Italy and in French speaking countries.
Possible modules may include:
LA514 - Year Abroad Module
Stage 3
Possible modules may include:
IT506 - Learning Italian 5
FR591 - Learning French 5
IT503 - Italian Dissertation
IT564 - Istantanea: Photography and Visual Culture in Modern and Contemporary I
IT571 - Learning Italian Through Literature
IT573 - Italian Gangsters: Literary and Cinematic Representations of Crime in T
SCL501 - Languages in the Classroom
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
FR615 - Sociolinguistics of French
FR637 - Travels to Japan in Modern French Culture
FR567 - French: Final Year Dissertation
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 including at least one of French or Italian grade B
- 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 points at HL, including French or Italian HL A1/A2/B at 4/5/5 or SL A1/A2/B at 5/6/6
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.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.
The undergraduate degree in Italian and French offered at the University of Kent provides students with a comprehensive and engaging exploration of two rich and diverse languages and cultures. This programme is designed to develop advanced proficiency in both Italian and French, emphasizing not only language skills but also a deep understanding of the historical, literary, and cultural contexts that have shaped Italy and France over centuries. Throughout the course, students engage with a wide range of materials, including literary texts, films, historical documents, and contemporary media, enabling them to appreciate the complexities and nuances of each language and their respective societies.
The curriculum typically includes modules on advanced language practice, translation studies, literary analysis, and cultural studies. Students often have opportunities to participate in language immersion and exchange programmes, which enhance their practical language skills and cultural knowledge. The programme may also offer modules focusing on regions within Italy and France, exploring local histories, dialects, traditions, and contemporary issues. This holistic approach aims to produce graduates who are not only fluent linguists but also informed cultural interlocutors capable of engaging critically with diverse texts and contexts.
Career prospects for graduates of this programme are diverse, including roles in translation and interpretation, international business, diplomacy, tourism, cultural management, and education. The programme often includes or encourages placements and internships, giving students valuable real-world experience and professional networks. Students also have access to state-of-the-art language laboratories and resources, and benefit from expert faculty with extensive experience in teaching and research in Italian and French linguistics, literature, and cultural studies.
Overall, the Italian and French programme at the University of Kent aims to combine linguistic mastery with cultural literacy, preparing students for global careers and fostering a lifelong appreciation of Italian and French languages and cultures.
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