Overview
If you are weighing up French Studies BA, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in French Studies is seminar led, with close reading and regular written assessment. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 26 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £15.500 to £32.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.5
Careers opportunities
French remains commercially useful across Europe, Africa and international institutions, and the year abroad is the part employers ask about. The strongest destinations pair the language with a second discipline.
Roles graduates go into
- Translator or interpreter
- International account or project manager
- Policy or research officer
- Language teacher
- Localisation specialist
- Diplomatic or civil service officer, via competition
Where they work
- International companies and their European teams
- EU and international institutions
- Translation and localisation agencies
- Government and diplomatic services
- Schools and universities
After the course
A translation qualification through the CIOL or ITI, or a PGCE for teaching.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£15,500 - £32,000