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I am delighted that you arethinking of undertakingyour degree programme atthe University of LondonInstitute in Paris (ULIP).

The Institute is uniquelyplaced to provide the idealbase for French studies –

the very fact that we are based in Paris itselfgives students access not only to world-classfacilities but a direct link with the city, its peopleand its culture.

Our programmes relate directly to contemporaryFrench, and Francophone, language, culture andsociety. Classes deal with the up to datedevelopments and the immediate issues affectingwhat is happening literally on our doorstep.

The syllabus in Paris is designed so thatmaterials are presented to students with a varietyof international backgrounds and perspectivesunited in their common desire to understandFrance today, - its infinitely rich history, itsstanding in the modern world and the challengesit faces for the future. But more than this, ULIPoffers insights not only into France but issituated at the centre of Europe – and therebyprovides a genuinely international experience forour students.

With our recently refurbished facilities with ourexperienced support staff and outstandingacademic teachers and researchers, we areconfident that your time with us will bechallenging and rewarding. We look forward towelcoming you to Paris soon!

Andrew HusseyDean of the Institute

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• Paris is our campus• 3-year degree in French in France• Many courses taught entirely in

French• A University of London degree,

qualification recognised throughoutthe world

• Support, welfare and student financeservices as in the UK

• Close links with world classdepartments at Royal Holloway andQueen Mary

• Small and intimate classes• A friendly, supportive environment

with modern facilities• Active Students' Union

Open days in LondonULIP is usually represented at the University ofLondon Open Days, which are held in mid-September at Senate House in London. Keep aneye on www.lon.ac.uk from mid-August forfurther details.

ULIP is also represented at some Queen MaryOpen and Visit Days – please check the websitefor details and dateswww.qmul.ac.uk/visitus/index.html

ULIP also participates in the Careers Group,University of London’s Taster Course programmewhich takes place at Senate House, London, inApril of each year. More information can befound at www.london.ac.uk/tasters

Open day for applicants – ‘la Journée de rencontres’Held in February or March in Paris, la Journée derencontres is organised to welcome all shortlistedBA applicants. The day includes sample classes, alibrary visit, lunch and activities with currentstudents. There are talks about the BAprogramme, as well as practical matters such asaccommodation and financial matters.

Visiting ULIPProspective students who are consideringapplying to ULIP are welcome to visit byarrangement. This is a good way of finding outmore about living and learning in Paris and youmay also be able to speak to a current student,depending on the time of your visit. Pleasecontact Student and Academic Services for moreinformation.

Why choose ULIP?

“With our recently refurbishedfacilities with our experiencedsupport staff and outstandingacademic teachers andresearchers, we are confidentthat your time with us will bechallenging and rewarding.”

ContentsThe University of London Institute in Paris 4BA French Studies 5The Year Abroad Programme 7 10 things to do... 8Paris 9 Students’ Union 10Living in Paris 11Learning in Paris 12Life after ULIP 13BA Financial Matters 14

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BA in French StudiesOur BA offers you the opportunity to study thelanguage, culture and history of France inFrance. It is your chance to understand thecountry from an insider's point of view.

Our unique BA in French Studies gives you theopportunity to acquire a deep knowledge of theFrench language and French speaking culturesthrough a three-year programme in the heart ofParis, with many courses taught entirely inFrench.

The BA course is specifically designed for thestudy of the social, linguistic and culturalcontext in which you are living. Graduates fromULIP will be able to speak and write French tonear-native standards. They will also have aspecial understanding of French ways ofthinking, negotiating and planning, and Frenchculture and life.

Aims and objectives• to develop advanced skills in understanding,

speaking and writing in French.• to broaden and deepen knowledge and

understanding of key social and culturalaspects of modern France and theFrancophone world.

• to provide a learning environment in whichstudents from all backgrounds are able todevelop intellectually.

• to provide the experience and the opportunityto develop transferable skills

• to introduce all students to methods ofindependent research.

• to prepare students for their professional lifeby giving them a balanced understanding ofEuropean integration.

BA French Studies: programme outlineYear 1 (4 units)A year of ‘introductions’, including:• study of French History since the Revolution

as well as cultural productions and socialissues over two centuries with methods andcritical approaches to various genres – thenovel, poetry, theatre, art, cinema, mediastudies and contemporary social and politicaldebates

• core courses in grammar, reading and writingskills, and pronunciation.

Year 2 (4 units)• study of the major ideological, social,

historical, cultural and aesthetic roots ofcontemporary France.

• systematic study of French and Englishtranslation and advanced French language.

• comparative French/English half-course witha literary or business studies option.

• introduction to French media and society orapplied linguistics.

Year 3 (4 units)• a choice of options including French cinema,

nineteenth-century fiction, women’s literatureand film in France, art and exhibition, thehistory and representation of Paris – all setwithin the context of contemporary Frenchintellectual debates.

• continuation of the comparative course.• further training in written French and the

opportunity to progress towards near-professional standards of translation.

Major topics taught by experts in the fieldinclude:The French RevolutionFrench CinemaThe Avant-GardeFrench PhilosophyThe History of Art

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Where better to study French than in France?Our students get the opportunity to experiencelife in one of the greatest capital cities in theworld, and graduate with a University ofLondon degree.

Why choose to study at ULIP?Our distinctive BA in French Studies lasts threeyears rather than the usual four, and manycourses are taught entirely in French. Withcohorts of 60 students or less, students benefitfrom small, intimate classes that help theirspoken and written French to near-nativestandards. A particular focus on Frenchintellectual and cultural life, and total immersionin French language and contemporary culture,means that our graduates are highly sought afterby employers for their language skills andcultural knowledge. ULIP’s central location in the7th arrondissement, on the eastern side of theEsplanade des Invalides, means it is within easyreach of all corners of the city.

The University of London Institute in ParisFounded in 1894 and incorporated into theUniversity of London in 1969, the Institute wasthe first British university in continental Europe.Your study here will lead to a University ofLondon degree, an internationally recognisedqualification which will stand you in good steadfor your future career. As a student of theUniversity of London, you automatically gainaccess to central University of London facilities.

Academic and personal supportAnother advantage of our size is that it offersyou immediate access to academic and personalsupport. All students are assigned a personaladviser, a supportive and approachable memberof the teaching staff, who is there to help youwith any problems or concerns you may have,whether you are homesick or are struggling withan assignment.

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AssessmentYour results are determined by a combination ofassessed coursework and examination.

Detailed module information can be found in theStudent Handbook on the ULIP website. Pleasenote that all modules offered are subject toavailability and confirmation.

Entry requirementsWe welcome applications from students whohave obtained, or expect to obtain, one of thefollowing qualifications:• 3 GCE A-levels (ABB, with at least a B in

French)• Welsh Baccalaureate (core plus options), with

at least B in A-Level French• 5 Scottish Highers (AABBB) with at least a B

in French or 3 Scottish Advanced Highers(ABB)

• ABBBC at Higher Level in the Irish LeavingCertificate with at least B in French at HigherLevel

• 36 points in the International Baccalaureatewith at least 6 points in French at HigherLevel

• Advanced Diploma (all Lines of Learning),with at least B in A-level French

How to applyAll applications, including those frominternational students and mature students,should be made through the Universities andColleges Admissions Service (UCAS).(www.ucas.ac.uk). Shortlisted applicants areinterviewed either in London or Paris. Theinterview is carried out partly in French andpartly in English and is a means for ULIP toidentify your strengths as well as yourmotivation for the course. Candidates will beasked to complete a test in French in order tohelp determine your language needs if you doaccept an offer of a place to study at ULIP. Wewelcome applications from students from allbackgrounds and from students wishing to takea gap year after leaving school.

Contact details and further informationStudent and Academic ServicesTel: +33 (0)1 44 11 73 83/76Fax: +33 (0)1 44 11 73 82french@ulip.lon.ac.uk

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Year Abroad ProgrammeOur core course will improve your grammar,written French and translation skills. A specialoption will further develop your interest inFrench culture and language. ULIP welcomessuch undergraduates studying French who wishto improve their French in a British academicsetting in the centre of Paris. Our speciallydesigned programme enables you to analyse,understand and correct yourself in an equal-ability group with the help of specialised tutors.A Year Abroad Advisor is responsible for thesupervision and support of students enrolled atULIP for all or part of their third year abroad.

Year Abroad Programme StructureUndergraduates from degree programmes with aFrench component can choose to spend either asemester (10 weeks of teaching) or an academicyear (20 weeks of teaching) at ULIP. Ourprogramme is organised around twocomponents: a core course and an optionalmodule or filière.

The core course comprises the systematic studyof grammar and practice of written French (threehours per week), and translation into French andinto English (two hours per week).For the optional modular part of the course, youhave a choice of filières with a linguistic orcultural theme (three hours per week).

Making an application to the Year AbroadprogrammeYour Year Abroad tutor at your home universitymay have a pre-registration pack for study atULIP. If not, you can contact the Student andAcademic Services at french@ulip.lon.ac.uk. For detailed information on fees, please checkour website: www.ulip.lon.ac.uk

Our Year Abroad students come from a varietyof UK HE institutions, including the following:Aberystwyth, Bristol, Cambridge, KCL, Leeds,Oxford, Queen Mary, Royal Holloway, Sheffield,UCL, Warwick.

Year Abroad Programme

You can step out of every class and be immediately confrontedwith what you have just been learning about. Paris is yourextended classroom it brings everything you learn about to life.

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ParisFrom Montmartre to the Marais, Paris’ museumsand monuments, bars and restaurants, eventsand festivals illustrate its cultural diversity andthe sheer breadth of things to see and do in thiscolourful, dynamic city.

Making Paris your campusParis is the heart of French culture and a thrivingstudent city. It now has 13 French universities,and over 50 other higher education institutions,and is populated by some 300,000 students. Asone of the most exciting and stimulating cities inthe world, it is an ideal place to immerse yourselfin the French language and culture.

Museums and galleriesParis has over 150 museums and galleries to suitall interests, from fine art to photography,literature to history. European Union citizens under 26 benefit fromfree admission to national museums. Specialrates are often available for students, andnational museums are free for everyone on thefirst Sunday of every month.

SportsWhether you prefer to participate or spectate,Paris is extremely well provisioned for thosewith sports interests. Sixty different activities areorganised by the town halls (mairiesd’arrondissement, in central Paris, mairies in thesuburbs). A Guide du sport à Paris is availablefree of charge from the Mairie in Paris, providingdetails of where to go in the city for swimming,horseriding, dance classes, squash, martial artsand so on. The Students’ Union also manages a number ofsports-oriented societies including a footballclub, running and aerobics societies and a skiand board society, which students areencouraged to join.

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1 Experience culture by moonlight during LaNuit Blanche when galleries and museumshost one-off installations and bars, clubs andswimming pools stay open most of the night.

2 Broaden your musical horizons and dance inthe streets at the annual Fête de la Musiquewhen free concerts take place across the city.

3 Lie under the shade of fake palm trees onParis Plage in the summer time when 3,000tons of sand transform the banks of the Seineinto an urban beach.

4 Join thousands of others for the weeklyFriday Night Fever – a three hourrollerblading trip around the city.

5 Ice skate on the outdoor rinks of Paris surglace when the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville and afloor of the Eiffel Tower amongst others aretransformed into ice rinks.

6 In the very essence of Parisian flânerie, strollalong the Seine.

7 See a major sporting event at the Stade deFrance.

8 Listen to jazz in the Parc Floral during itssummer festivals.

9 Celebrate the fall of the Bastille on LeQuatorze Juillet, France’s national day whichcommemorates the storming of the Bastilleprison and start of the French Revolution in1789. A lively street bal is held andculminates in a massive firework display.

10 Walk or cycle to get around Paris. Make themost of the cheap automated Vélib bicyclehiring service to explore the city’s hiddentreasures.

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Paris is the heart of French cultural resourcesand a thriving student city. Choose to live inParis for your studies and you will choose to livein Europe.

AccommodationOnce you have received an offer to study atULIP, you will receive comprehensiveinformation about the housing options availableto you as a student in Paris. Please note thatthere is no college accommodation for studentsat ULIP.

The Accommodation Service providesinformation and advice to students in finding asuitable place to live. Options include studenthostels, private student halls of residence,lodging with a family, renting your own studioflat or flat-sharing.

Health and welfareULIP students have access to the French nationalhealth cover, the Sécurité sociale, either throughthe European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), orby registering to the Sécurité sociale directly viaStudent and Academic Services. Students willreceive detailed information on the basic level ofhealth cover provided by the Sécurité sociale, aswell as information on subscribing to additionalhealth cover, once their place at ULIP has beenconfirmed.

General welfare information, advice and supportis provided directly by ULIP, through our websiteand by our staff. In certain instances, our staffwill liaise with our Consortium partner RoyalHolloway to ensure that we provide the fullestand highest quality of care. In particular, wework with Royal Holloway’s Educational andSupport Office and Counselling Service to ensurethat we offer the most appropriate and highestquality support to students

Living in Paris

Living in a different culture alsogives you a new perspective - I havelearnt so much just from living here.

The Students' Union aims to enrich yourstudent experience by encouraging you toorganise and participate in extracurricularactivities and make the most of student life inParis.

Going to university is about more than justcontinuing your education in order to get adegree. It should be an opportunity to gain awealth of experience and where else can that bebetter achieved than at a university in the heartof Paris? ULIP is truly a great place to study. Asa small institution, students and staff alike arewarm and friendly and always approachable.Our size also allows everyone to get involved atany level with the Students’ Union, and allowsus to help you get what you want out of yourtime at university.

The UnionThe Students’ Union catering for a rapidlygrowing institute, is expanding and developing.Having a relatively small student body, theUnion has always been easy to get involvedwith; from being a member of the Events Teamto a member of the ‘Executive Committee’ -whether a Year Representative, Vice President oreven the President. The Student-Staff Committeeat ULIP is an important link between the studentbody and the staff and acts as a channel to voiceconcerns or any problems arising during theacademic year. Regular meetings give everystudent a chance to make their voices heard – byfellow student and staff members alike.

Clubs and SocietiesSince all the SU’s clubs and societies are student-run, activities and societies vary from year toyear. If you have a specific interest or passion,then do feel free to approach the Union with aview to setting up your own club or society.Clubs and societies presently include: Aerobics,Bakers Guild, Football Club, Film society,Knitting Society, Music society, ParlonsMagazine, Running Society, Ski and Board,Swimming and Theatre Society.

Further information and latest news is availablefrom www.ulipsu.eu

Students’ Union

Clubs and societies presentlyinclude: Aerobics, Bakers Guild,Football Club, Film society,Knitting Society, Music society,Parlons Magazine, RunningSociety, Ski and Board,Swimming and Theatre Society.

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Successful students graduate with considerablefluency in French, and in-depth knowledge ofFrench ways of thinking, negotiating andplanning. This makes them readily employable inmultiple sectors.

Aside from being able to read, write andconverse fluently in French, a French Studiesdegree will ensure you develop: • highly tuned analytical skills• the ability to reflect and judge in a critical

manner• exceptional communication skills across

cultures• a high level of independence and adaptability• cultural awareness and an open mind• confidence in an international setting

These are all skills highly sought after byemployers in today’s globalised world. Theirtransferable nature means that students enjoythe potential to enter into many different sectors.

Career opportunitiesULIP students graduate with the linguistic skillsand cultural confidence to work across theworld. A ULIP degree opens the door to trulyglobal opportunities.

Examples of careers that our graduates haverecently entered include:• National and international politics• Recruitment consultancy• Journalism• Marketing • Education• Postgraduate study and research

“Living and studying in Paris for three yearsteaches you to be resourceful, strong willed andadaptable. Combine all this with activitiesoutside of lectures such as work experience,volunteering, student union participation andsport, and a ULIP BA degree graduate is a forceto be reckoned with”. Alys Collins, Students’Union President 2011

Careers adviceAs a University of London student, you areautomatically entitled to make free use of theSpecialist Institutions Careers Service (SICS), runby The Careers Group, the University of London’scentral careers service. Located in London, TheCareers Group is run by professional careersadvisers who are there to help you prepare forlife after university and with career developmentopportunities during your vacations.

Whatever your career plans, SICS offers acomprehensive and highly focused careerplanning and development service. Support andadvice is available on site in London or by e-mail.

ULIP also has a dedicated careers adviser whocomes to Paris during the academic year. Sheprovides customised seminars as well as offeringone-to-one advice sessions.

Life after ULIP

“The BA programme requires communication, research, presentationand team skills, as well as the capacity to work independently, todeadlines and under pressure.”

We aim to offer you a user-friendly learningenvironment which you can use as a base foryour explorations of French language andculture in all its diversity.

The Learning Resources CentreThe Learning Resources Centre includesdocument collections carefully chosen for theirrelevance to your studies, a multimedia room,and the students’ computer rooms andphotocopying and printing facilities. The Loansand Help Desk services operate during officehours, but students have extended access to theCentre and its resources six days a week usingtheir electronic student cards.

The LRC’s collections include books, films, CD-ROMS, document files and a selection of currentnewspapers and periodicals in both English andFrench. The multimedia room houses ourcollections of feature films and documentaries,and is equipped with workstations formultimedia work and with individual videoviewing stations. There is also a student cinemaroom where course-based films are shown andwhich is available, upon request, for smallergroup viewings of films or for multimediapresentations.

Online Resources and Computing ServicesULIP has a wide range of electronic resourcesincluding our “Moodle” virtual learningenvironment. All students are given a ULIP emailaccount which is an important means ofcommunication between them and theUniversity. Students can also connect to theInternet within the Resources Centre from theirpersonal laptops via Wifi.

Libraries in ParisYou may wish to make additional use of Paris’extensive choice of public and institutionallibraries and specialist collections to complementyour studies – a number of major libraries areopen to students and you can apply to use manyfurther specialist collections.

Students with Specific Learning Difficultiesand DisabilitiesULIP welcomes students with specific learningdifficulties and disabilities and is committed toproviding quality services and support. ULIPoffers advice and guidance for prospective andcurrent students with specific learningdifficulties and disabilities, and provides thefollowing types of support:

• Liaising with academic staff and coordinatingthe provision of academic assistance, such asspecial examination arrangements andadvance access to teaching materials.

• Arranging assistance around ULIP and inlectures, such as personal helpers and bookfetchers.

• Providing assistance for students in applyingfor support funding, such as the DisabledStudents’ Allowance.

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The University of London Institute in Paris is a Central Academic Body of the University of London. Degree programmes are delivered inParis through a Consortium of the University of London and two of its Colleges: Queen Mary and Royal Holloway.

The University of London is an exempt charity in England and Wales and a charity registered in Scotland (reg. no. SC041194)

University of London Institute in Paris9-11 rue de Constantine

75340 ParisCedex 07, FRANCE

Student and Academic ServicesTel: +33 (0) 1 44 11 73 83/76

Fax: +33 (0)1 44 11 73 82Email: french@ulip.lon.ac.uk

Web: www.ulip.lon.ac.uk

Tuition FeesULIP’s fee structure is reviewed on an annualbasis; please refer to our website for the latestinformation.

UK Government SupportStudents should apply as early as possible totheir local student finance agency, who willdetermine eligibility for:• Student Loan for Fees• Student Loan for Living costs• Living Cost Grant

Please note, if you take out a UK GovernmentStudent Loan to cover the cost of tuition fees,the money will be paid directly to ULIP. If this isthe case, you will not have to pay anything backuntil after you graduate and are earning at least£21,000 per year. You will then repay your feesat a rate related to your level of earnings. If youchoose not to take out a Student Loan or are noteligible for one, the first instalment of the tuitionfee will be due on the first day of term.

Additional Financial SupportDetails of support packages offered by ULIP tostudents from lower income families in the formof bursaries and scholarships are available fromthe ULIP website.

Housing BenefitThrough the Caisse d’Allocations Familiales(CAF), the French government currently grantshousing benefit to European Union studentsenrolled on university courses in Paris, subject tocertain conditions. This can be an allowance ofup to 200 € per month. Visit www.caf.fr formore information..

Further InformationFor further information about UK governmentfunding for students in higher education pleasevisit the main website atwww.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance.We are happy to provide you with furtherinformation and guidance. Please contact staff inStudent and Academic Services on +33 (0)1 4411 73 83/76 or email us at:french@ulip.lon.ac.uk

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