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French Studies at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

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. 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. 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. Nottingham is one of the largest French sections in the UK and our lecturers are experts in their fields. Why Choose This Course

  • Great teaching – 91% of students from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (NSS 2024)
  • Wide module range – study all aspects of your French culture
  • Tailor the course to your interests or career aspirations through module selection
  • Increase your employability – open up job opportunities with foreign language skills
  • Year abroad – spend a year abroad immersing yourself in your chosen languages and cultures
  • A great track record – 85% of students from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures graduated with either a 1st or 2:1 in 2023
  • Top ten for French Studies in the UK – Daily Mail University Guide 2025
  • Explore real-world challenges across interdisciplinary themes with our ‘Engaged Arts’ optional modules
  • 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
Engaged Arts 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. Beginners in French 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:
  • Modern Languages
  • Modern Languages with Translation
  • Modern Languages with Business
  • English and Modern Languages
  • History and Modern Languages
  • International Media and Communications Studies and Modern Languages
  • Philosophy and Modern Languages
  • Economics with French
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.

Subject options

This course offers the following subject options:

  • French Studies
  • French with Dutch

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/French-Studies-BA-Hons-U6UFRNCH.html

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:
R120
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including at least 8.0 in French.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
EU £23000* 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 £23000* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx
French Studies at University of Nottingham - UCAS