French Studies BA (Hons)

This is the perfect course for Francophiles as it offers you the opportunity to spend four years immersing yourself in all things French. You’ll be able to choose from a wide range of optional modules covering subjects such as literature, thought, visual culture, history and translation.<br/><br/>In year three, you will spend time in a French-speaking country during your year abroad. This experience will develop your communication skills, widen your cultural understanding, build your confidence and help you stand out to future employers. You could teach English in a school, undertake a work placement, study at one of our partner universities – or even choose a combination of these options. <br/><br/>More than 300 million people speak French across all five continents and it is the official language of 29 countries. If you’re interested in discovering more about the rich history, politics and culture of France and the Francophone, this is the perfect degree for you.<br/><br/>Nottingham is one of the largest French sections in the UK and our lecturers are experts in their fields.<br/><br/><strong>Why Choose This Course</strong><br/>- <strong>Great teaching</strong> – 91% of students from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (NSS 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Wide module range</strong> – study all aspects of your French culture<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Tailor the course</strong> to your interests or career aspirations through module selection<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Increase your employability</strong> – open up job opportunities with foreign language skills<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Year abroad</strong> – spend a year abroad immersing yourself in your chosen languages and cultures<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>A great track record</strong> – 85% of students from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures graduated with either a 1st or 2:1 in 2023<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Top ten for French Studies</strong> in the UK – Daily Mail University Guide 2025<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Explore real-world challenges</strong> across interdisciplinary themes with our ‘Engaged Arts’ optional modules<br/><br/><br/>• Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Engaged Arts</strong><br/>All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real-world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.<br/><br/><strong>Beginners in French</strong><br/>Unfortunately, French Studies BA is not available as a single honours course to students who do not already have an A level in French. If you wish to study French as a beginner (or from GCSE), you can do so on our other courses:<br/><br/><br/>• Modern Languages<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Modern Languages with Translation<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Modern Languages with Business<br/><br/><br/><br/>• English and Modern Languages<br/><br/><br/><br/>• History and Modern Languages<br/><br/><br/><br/>• International Media and Communications Studies and Modern Languages <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Philosophy and Modern Languages<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Economics with French<br/><br/><br/><br/>You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.