Course summary
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.
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.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
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
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - ABBBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher - AB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - A - B
Extended Project - A
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including at least 8.0 in French (if taking). No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
EU | £21500* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
International | £21500* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Clearing contact details
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0330 041 5590
Additional information
View course vacancies and apply online at www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing. For Clearing entry requirements, please search the vacancy listings on our website from Friday 5 July 2024. Clearing entry requirements for your course may differ from the standard entry requirements. Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing for more information.
Course contact details
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