Program Overview

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French and International Communication with Foundation BA Honours

Overview

Our degree courses with Foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress onto a full honours degree at the University of Westminster.

Course Summary

The Foundation year is designed to give you the opportunity to explore new ideas, opening up new perspectives on the key debates within your chosen field. Core modules accelerate your academic and professional development and you will also take modules from areas closely related to your chosen field, giving you the chance to develop a cross-disciplinary perspective on your course.

On successful completion of the Foundation year, you will be able to move on to study for the French and Global Communication BA Honours degree.

Our French and International Communication BA develops your knowledge of the French language and culture, and develops your communication skills for the professional global environment.

Course Structure

The following modules are indicative of what you will study on this course.

• Foundation
• Year 1
• Year 2
• Placement Year
• Year 3

Subjects of study include:

• Critical Thinking for Academic and Professional Development
• Imagining Global Society and Politics
• Intercultural Communication
• Introduction to Academic Practice
• Living and working in French speaking countries
• Reading Identities

Professional Experience or Study Abroad Year

Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Completing the placement year will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – French and Global Communication with Professional Experience.

Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions. Successful completion will lead to the final award Bachelor of Arts with Honours – French and Global Communication with International Experience.

Programme Specification

For more details on course structure, modules, teaching and assessment, download the programme specification (PDF).

Entry Requirements

• UK
  • A levels – DEE (56 UCAS Tariff points)
  • T levels – 56 UCAS Tariff points
  • International Baccalaureate – 56 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – MPP
  • BTEC Diploma – MM
  • Access – 56 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

• GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

• International
  • International Baccalaureate – 56 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You can refer to the UCAS calculator to determine your point score
  • We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications. Please see information on Country-specific entry requirements
  • We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide International Foundation Certificate courses for students who don’t meet our entry requirements. Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at the University of Westminster. Find out about a range of university preparation courses that are accepted for entry.

English Language Requirements

• We are ideally looking for evidence of successful language learning, formal or informal, in the applicant’s personal statement. We accept students at Beginners’ and Intermediate levels. Proficient students (native speaker level) will be directed towards our BA in Languages and Translation as a more appropriate course.
• If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. Please note we accept a wide range of English language qualifications and assessments. Find out more at English language requirements.
• If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, then we offer online and on campus pre-sessional English programmes to help develop your English language skills to the required level before you start your course. Find out more about our pre-sessional English programmes.

Fees and Funding

• UK
  • UK tuition fee: £5,760 (Price for Foundation year only)
  • The course fee applies to the Foundation year of your degree programme. When you progress from the Foundation year (level 3) to the degree (level 4), the fees will increase to match our standard degree-level fees for level 4 onwards.
  • Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.
  • Fees are subject to UK Government Parliamentary procedure.
  • Find out how we set our tuition fees.
• International
  • International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price for Foundation year only)
  • When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase International tuition fees.
  • Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.
  • Find out how we set our tuition fees.

Teaching and Assessment

Below you will find how learning time and assessment types are distributed on this course.

• Year F: 24% Scheduled hours, 76% Independent study, 0% Placement
• Year 1: 27% Scheduled hours, 73% Independent study, 0% Placement
• Year 2: 27% Scheduled hours, 73% Independent study, 0% Placement
• Year P: 0% Scheduled hours, 0% Independent study, 100% Placement
• Year 3: 25% Scheduled hours, 72% Independent study, 3% Placement

Assessments typically fall into three broad categories:

• Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts
• Written exams: end of semester exams
• Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation
• Year F: 0% Written exams, 7% Practical, 93% Coursework
• Year 1: 67% Written exams, 25% Practical, 8% Coursework
• Year 2: 62% Written exams, 25% Practical, 13% Coursework
• Year P: 0% Written exams, 0% Practical, 100% Coursework
• Year 3: 60% Written exams, 26% Practical, 14% Coursework

Supporting You

Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

Our Regent Campus is comprised of two sites, situated on and around Regent Street – one of the most famous and vibrant streets in London.

Subjects including Criminology and Sociology, English and Creative Writing, History, Languages, Politics and International Relations and Visual Culture are based at 309 Regent Street, which includes recently refurbished social spaces, gym facilities and our Regent Street Cinema.

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