Course summary

French is a major international language. It's the first language of more than 100 million people across the world, while more than 60 million people speak French as a second language. Studying with us will give you the chance to become a fluent linguist and, with our year abroad programme, an opportunity to experience living, working and/or studying in another country. Today's media industry expands beyond traditional print and broadcast journalism. It includes professional bloggers and vloggers, freelance writers and editors, podcasters, people working in entertainment TV, radio, or film, creators of video games and interactive apps, promoters of ideas and products, and many others. The most successful professionals in today's media are not only highly skilled in reporting, writing, editing, and pitching their material, but they are also excellent communicators online and offline, and problem-solvers. They are innovative and entrepreneurial, bold and curious, open-minded and collaborative. These are also some of Strathclyde's core values, which guide our own teaching, research, and public engagement. Ranked 2nd in the UK for Communication & Media Studies (The Times/Sunday Times University Ranking 2025); Ranked Top 10 in Scotland for French (Complete University Guide 2025). Every one of our flexible BA options gives students the chance to gain valuable professional experience as part of a credit-bearing work placement class in their third or fourth year. Learn more about placements- https://www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/undergraduate/placements/