Course summary
Explore the language, culture, politics and history of France and the francophone world and become a near-native speaker with our 3-year degree largely taught and assessed in French, while studying in Paris. Gain a prestigious qualification, benefiting from small class sizes and wide-ranging modules. KEY FEATURES
- Immerse yourself in local arts and culture and broaden your perspectives in a leading student destination (ranked eighth in QS Best Student Cities 2023) with a campus overlooking the Eiffel Tower. Your international experience will help you gain a competitive edge as a graduate.
- Practice your French every day on and off campus with a degree based in France for the full three years of your studies and taught and assessed predominantly in the language. Stand out from the crowd with advanced proficiency across reading, writing, listening and speaking.
- Customise your degree and study topics that are relevant and matter to you. We offer a range of optional modules in areas such as French cinema, climate and environmental politics, gender studies, queer politics and more, all taught by experts in their fields. Some optional modules are taught in French.
- Realise your potential with intensive small-group teaching in a tightknit interdisciplinary environment.
Modules
You complete 10 compulsory modules and 11 elective modules. The BA in French Studies is delivered in three stages, each of which comprises one year of full-time study during which you will follow courses to the value of four units (one unit is equivalent to 30 national credits or 15 European credits). The programme provides progressive structures enabling you to develop increasingly specialised knowledge and understanding of key themes alongside core transferable skills.
Assessment method
We offer regular field trips and encourage our students to do fieldwork, so you can get the most out of the city and your study experience, giving you a competitive edge once you graduate. Students can choose their area of interest and carry out research projects. Methods of assessment include a variety of types of coursework, in-class presentations and research projects to name a few.
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- R110
- Institution code:
- P26
- Campus name:
- Paris Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - ABB
Scottish Higher - AABBB
Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A - B
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H3, H3
Please e-mail [email protected] if your qualification is not listed above.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to undertake a short interview over the phone or in person.
Other
English requirements if education not conducted in English: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no subscores lower than 5.5, or equivalent qualification.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £13300 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £13300 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees indicated relate to new students registering for the 2025-2026 session. On average, fees are subject to a five per cent year-on-year increase.
Provider information
University of London Institute in Paris
9-11 Rue de Constantine
Paris
75007