French and International Development BA (Hons)

Develop your French and gain a thorough understanding of different cultures’ development needs on our BA French and International Development course.<br/><br/>Youll study in a lively, multilingual community with staff and students from all over the world. Learn in a student-centred environment, with small group teaching and a range of project and workshop opportunities. In the National Student Survey 2023, 98% of students in the Department of Languages and Cultures said our teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things.<br/><br/>Your modules in French will enable you to develop your linguistic proficiency in French to near-native level, gain an in-depth understanding of French and francophone cultures, and immerse yourself in the language and culture of a French-speaking country during your year abroad.<br/><br/>International Development<br/>Your international development modules will provide an understanding of the complex global dynamics affecting the planet’s resources, climate, food systems, and human population. Youll gain an ability to critically evaluate key ideas in international development policy and practice, and have the opportunity to explore core development theories and research methods <br/><br/>Placements and Study Abroad with BA French and International Development<br/>Our BA French and International Development course includes a year abroad in a French-speaking country, either studying or doing a work placement. During this year, you’ll hone your language skills and immerse yourself in francophone culture. You will be supported by our Year Abroad team to make the most of this experience.

There are so many reasons to choose the University of Reading in Clearing this year. Join a diverse and supportive community where lecturers will inspire you with their discoveries and guide you in making your own. Reading’s award-winning parkland campus offers the spaces and places you need to make the most of your studies and student life.<br/><br/>The University of Reading is a research-intensive university. It works with governments, international agencies, businesses, and charities to tackle some of the biggest problems facing the world today, such as climate change, heart disease, and international conflict.<br/><br/>Named The Sustainable University of The Year, 2025, this year Reading launched one of the UK's largest ever undergraduate scholarship schemes, designed to develop future Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarships. The scholarship offers £6000 per year (for up to 4 years of study) towards living expenses and will be available to apply to, for those entering Clearing and who meet the scheme's criteria. With over 150 clubs and societies, Reading knows how important life is beyond your studies too and with the student union in the heart of the campus, there's little doubt making the University of Reading your first call in Clearing will be one of the best decisions you ever made.