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Study History and Modern Languages in the heart of London.
Within History, choose modules from European medieval history to modern British politics. We encourage you to take a comparative approach to your studies, looking at the connections and contrasts between different eras of history from around the globe.
For the language part of your degree you can choose to study either French, German, Portuguese or Spanish. Our language modules support all levels of language competence and conform to the internationally recognised Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). You will attain a high level of proficiency in speaking, writing and reading the language of your degree, whilst developing your knowledge and critical understanding of its culture and society. Our cultural curriculum is innovative and diverse, covering a range of modules in literature, culture, film studies and history, from the medieval period to the contemporary.
Students can take this course either with an A-level (or equivalent) in the degree language, or as a beginner, following a specially- designed ab initio language course
History
Modern Languages
UCAS code R903
Duration 4 years
Study mode Full-time
Course type Joint honours
Department Department of French Department of German Department of History Department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
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Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
You will encounter a variety of methods of summative (for credit) assessments during your studies, including coursework & assessed essays; language assignments (written, oral, aural); individual or group-based presentations; year abroad project work; examinations; and dissertation. You will also have a variety of formative assessments (not for credit) throughout your programme. The feedback you receive will be key to provide guidance and inform the assignments you go on to do subsequently. Coursework contributes approximately 50% and examinations approximately 50% to your final mark, although the percentages will depend on your module choices.
HISTORY
MODERN LANGUAGES
French pathway
Post-A Level French
Ab initio French
German pathway
Non-native German speakers
Native German speakers
Ab initio German students
Portuguese pathway
Post-A Level Portuguese
Ab initio Portuguese
Spanish pathway
Post-A Level Spanish
Ab initio Spanish
You will select one module in the Department of History from a range of optional modules that may typically include:
Native German speakers only
You will select a further module in the German Department from a range of optional modulesthat may typically include:
You will take one 30-credit module and two 15-credit modules in the Department of History from a range that may typically include:
You take 30 credits from a range of optional French Department modules that may typically include:
You are required to take at least one German Department module with pre-modern content from a range, that may typically include:
You will then select further German Department modules to bring your total German credits to 60 for the year from a range of optional modules that may typically include:
You take 30 credits of Portuguese optional modules in the Department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies from a range that may typically include:
You take 30 credits of Spanish optional modules in the Department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies from a range that may typically include:
Assessment for this year will depend on whether you choose to split the year between two countries, or spend the entire year in one. It will also depend on how you opt to spend your year: as an exchange student at a university, a language assistant teaching English, or on an approved work placement.
Partner Institutions for the French semester currently include:
Partners for the German semester abroad currently include:
Partners for the Portuguese semester abroad currently include:
Partners for the Spanish semester abroad currently include:
There are no required modules for Year 3.
French and Spanish pathway
French
Final year students are required to take a30-credit ‘special subject’ module from a wide range of options, which may typically include:
In addition, you are required to take either the special subject associated dissertation (30 credits) or the Free Long Standing Essay (30 credits), which can be on any subject of your choice.
You take 45 credits of French Department optional modules from a range that may typically include:
You take further German Department modules to bring your total German credits to 60 for the year from a range that may typically include:
You take 30 credits of optional Portuguese modules in the Department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies from a range that may typically include:
History A-Level (or equivalent) is generally expected, however applications without can be considered where the application clearly demonstrates interest in and engagement with History as an academic subject.
A level in French, German, Spanish or Portuguese at grade B or equivalent is required if you plan to take the language at Advanced level. The ab initio pathway allows students to start studying one of these languages from scratch.
Entry requirements
A-Level
AAB
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer.
Access to HE Diploma
D: 33 credits
M: 12 credits
P: 0 credits
Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits: 33 must be from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit.
Cambridge Pre-U
D3 D3 M2
Three Pre-U Principal subjects at D3 D3 M2
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF from 2010)
DDM with eleven Distinctions and two A levels at grades AB.
BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF from 2010)
DM with six Distinctions and two A levels at grades AB.
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (QCF from 2010)
D with four modules at Distinction and two A levels at grades AB.
Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers
AAB at Highers
and
AB at Advanced Highers
AAB at Higher in one sitting and AB at Advanced Higher (we do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject)
International Baccalaureate
35 points
Pass the IB Diploma with a total of at least 35 points, with three Higher Level subjects at 665.
Other International Qualifications
Visit our admissions webpages to view our international entry requirements.
English Language requirements
Band B
Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.
If you don't have a suitable qualification for direct entry to a UK university, or if English isn't your first language, our academic preparation courses can help you get ready for study in the UK.
Full time tuition fees UK:
The UK tuition fee for the 2020-2021 academic year is currently £9,250 per year. This is based on the UK Government’s cap.
Full time tuition fees EU:
Students starting their programme in 2020/21 (September 2020) who are eligible to pay EU fees will pay the same rate of tuition fees as UK students. This will apply for the duration of their programme, but may be subject to change by the UK Government for subsequent cohorts from 2021/22.
Full time tuition fees International:
The International tuition fee for the 2020-2021 academic year is £19,800 per year.
Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.
Visit the fees and funding webpages to find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans and other financial help available at King's.
By encouraging critical reflection on both the past and the present contexts of the French, German, Portuguese or Spanish -speaking worlds, the programme broadens students’ knowledge base and strengthens their interdisciplinary profile, challenging narrow, monocultural assumptions, thus preparing students for the challenges of multicultural and global realities.
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