About This Course
Studying a Modern Language with Philosophy, Ethics and Religion will equip you with knowledge, language and transferable skills valued by employers in a global workplace. You will develop written (e.g. translation) and oral skills and cultural insights related to the chosen language. You will also gain a solid knowledge in a variety of religious, ethical and philosophical traditions - encompassing both analytical and continental philosophy, and religions of Eastern and Western tradition.
All language modules include written skills (e.g. translation and essay writing) and oral skills taught by a native speaker.
Optional modules available in modern languages allow you to gain insight into the cinema, literature, history, and culture of the country whose language you are studying.
Philosophy, Ethics and Religion will provide you with a range of complementary perspectives on key ideas that have shaped culture and thought, and how such ideas interrelate with religious thought.
There are also extra-curricular activities that will both boost your subject knowledge and allow you to get to know your fellow students. These include cultural and social events organised by student-run societies.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- Flexible degree structure to tailor the course to your interests.
- 1st in UK for Student Satisfaction, Philosophy (Complete University Guide 2021).
- Top 10 for German, French and Spanish (Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020).
- The fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons during a year abroad.
Course Content
For the Modern Languages element, you will have 3-4 hours of language classes per week plus classes in your modern languages optional modules. Tuition is mainly in small groups and there are few formal lectures. Assessment involves coursework and written and oral examinations
Your classes for Philosophy, Religion and Ethics will involve a mixture of lectures, seminars and tutorials. They will be assessed via methods such as essays, book reviews, case studies, reports, presentations, oral presentation, and written examinations. You will also complete a dissertation as part of your degree, and you will normally have approximately 10-12 hours of classes per week.
Facilities
General University Facilities
Library and Archive Services
Our four libraries provide a range of attractive study environments including collaborative work areas, meeting rooms and silent study spaces.
We have an extensive collection of books and journals and many of the journals are available online in full-text format.
We house one of the largest university-based archives not only in Wales, but also the UK. Allied to the Archives is the Special Collections of rare printed books.
Learning Resources
There is a range of learning resources available, supported by experienced staff, to help you in your studies.
The University’s IT Services provides computing, media and reprographics facilities and services including:
- Over 1,150 computers for students, with some PC rooms open 24 hours a day
- Blackboard, a commercial Virtual Learning Environment, that makes learning materials available on-line.
Careers
Studying a course such as Modern Languages and Philosophy, Ethics and Religion provides you with a range of skills that are relevant to a wide variety of careers. Students with expertise in these fields often go into jobs in fields such as teaching, translating, communication and media. In addition, they also embark upon successful careers in the public sector, marketing and, business. In other words, you will gain a range of skills that are valued highly by employers from a wide variety of different sectors.
EXPLORE MORE IN PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION
Studying Philosophy and Religion with us offers you the opportunity to explore some of the most important and challenging ideas that have shaped Eastern and Western cultures.
Additional Course Options
This course is available with a Placement Year option where you will study for 1 additional year. The Placement Year is undertaken at the end of the second year and students are away for the whole of the academic year.
The Placement Year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. The minimum period in placement (at one or more locations) is seven calendar months; more usually you would spend 10-12 months with a placement provider. You would normally start sometime in the period June to September of your second year and finish between June and September the following year. Placements can be UK-based or overseas and you will work with staff to plan and finalise the placement arrangements.
You will be expected to find and arrange a suitable placement to complement your degree and will be fully supported throughout by a dedicated member of staff at your academic School and the University’s Skills and Employability Services.
You will have the opportunity to fully consider this option when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto this pathway at the appropriate time. If you have any questions in the meantime, please get in touch.
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