University of Bristol

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History and Portuguese (BA)

University of Bristol

Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:History, General
Portuguese Language and Literature
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $31,579

Cost per year has been converted from British Pounds (£18,100) to Canadian Dollars.

Careers:Historians

Description:

This joint honours degree allows you to study two complementary disciplines, both of which ask you to think carefully about texts in their broader cultural and historical contexts. This course combines the broad historical knowledge and well-developed research skills gained in a history degree with the in-depth cultural awareness and advanced linguistic skills that develop through studying a modern language. You will join two large departments with top researchers in a great diversity of fields and will be encouraged to develop expertise and research skills relevant to both disciplines while also considering the relationships between them.

Your third year will be spent abroad, where you will have the opportunity to explore these intersections in the distinct cultural and social context of your host country while studying or working. Those who choose to study at a university will be urged to select history-based options while those who opt for work placements will be encouraged to seek placements in the heritage sector. Finally, you will get the chance to explore these intersections independently in a dissertation in year four. You will be required to write a historically-minded dissertation using some sources written in Portuguese. The combined knowledge of history, language and culture will mean you are uniquely placed to foster and to lead intercultural communication across national boundaries, a skill that is increasingly sought after in a globalised economy.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*85
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 History 
  •  Grade12 International Languages 
Applicants from Ontario require a Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (advanced level) with an average of between 80% and 90%. This must include six Grade 12 U, U/C or M courses, including History and a modern language.
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.5] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate in Advanced English [min. B] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 109] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate of Proficiency in English [min. C]

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on January 31, 2019