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French - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Immerse yourself in French language, literature, history, and culture as you gain insight into key global issues such as post-colonialism and international relations with our BA French degree.This intercultural degree equips graduates with the cultural awareness and linguistic proficiency in French required to take up careers in a wide range of sectors, including diplomacy, international relations, education, and translation. If you are interested in combining French with one or two additional languages, explore our BA Modern Languages programme.Delve further into your language studies by choosing from a selection of exciting optional modules, which may include:- Conflict, Identity and Absurdity in 20th-century French Theatre- La France Moderne- Behind the Camera: introduction to women's cinema from the 1960s to the present- Defis contemporains de la societe française- Franco-African Relations from de Gaulle to Macron (1944 to the present)- From Princesses to Poisoners: Gender, Identity and Society in Seventeenth-century French texts- The Algerian War- Avant-garde Currents in French CinemaAnd cross-departmental modules such as: - Constructions of gender, sexuality and race- Cross-cultural Cinema: Migration and Displacement - Thinking Otherwise: Decolonial approaches to contemporary thought and culture - Introduction to Linguistics - From Text to Tech: Digital Approaches to Languages and Cultures - The Romance languages: structure, variation and change   One of the most exciting elements of this degree is that you'll experience studying, working or teaching in a Year Abroad.There's an extensive range of language combinations available to you within our Modern Languages department. Some combinations we are unable to offer due to timetabling restrictions.


Why study this course?

- Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance in French, designed and delivered by expert researchers.- Teach, study or complete a work placement abroad, immersing yourself in French. - Learn in a vibrant city that is culturally, ethnically and religiously diverse. Join a number of language and culture-based societies to further enhance your skills, including the multilingual Linguist Magazine.- Benefit from focused academic contact. We pride ourselves on competitive contact hours, which take place within small groups to encourage active language learning through engagement with cultural material.


17th for French in the Complete University Guide by subject 2025


Top 25 for French in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023


Top 100 for Modern Languages in the QS World Subject Rankings 2024

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,860per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    French

    18th out of 43 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    157 71%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    19th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    41st

    1

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