Overview
If you are weighing up French Studies MA, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in French Studies expects a high level of written English from the first week. 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 £16.000 to £34.000 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 bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
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£16,000 - £34,000