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English and French at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Are you fascinated by language and literature but also eager to develop your skills in the French language? If so, you'll love the opportunity to immerse yourself in the study of English in joint honours with our wide-ranging French programme. Your time will be divided equally between these two complementary subjects, in which you'll discover parallels and points of comparison throughout the course. In English, you'll take modules covering drama and performance, English language and applied linguistics, literature (from 1500 to the present) and medieval language and literature. On the French side, alongside core modules in the French language (from beginners' level or post-A level) which take you to degree level by your final year, you will explore the rich culture of France and the Francophone world, including modules in history, literature, politics and linguistics. The year abroad allows you to experience real life in a French-speaking environment, honing your language skills and gaining valuable international experience. You'll have the choice of studying at a French-speaking university, working in a school, undertaking a work placement or a combinination of these options. By the end of the course you will have expertise in French and English language and culture and skills in analysing different texts and communicating your ideas.

Modules

You will normally divide your study time equally between French and English, totalling 120 credits of modules per year. In year one, if you start with us as a beginner in French, you will work on a structured language programme to enable rapid progress. If you start at post-A level, your modules are geared to improve your French language skills, and you will take options in culture, politics and linguistics. In English, you will choose from wide-ranging modules which will give you a thorough grounding in the relevant areas and influence your studies in years two and four. Your core French language module in year two will prepare you for your year abroad. You will also be able to choose from a range of optional modules covering French literature, culture, history, politics and society. In English, depending on your module choices in your first year, you will choose three modules in your second year that cover at least two areas of study, allowing you to begin to focus your studies while still spanning the rich range of topics encompassed in the discipline. Your third academic year is spent in France or a Francophone country studying at one of our exchange universities, working as an assistant in a school, or working as a placement student. In year four everyone takes the same French language classes and is assessed at degree level in the language. You will also choose optional modules from the areas of French literature, history, politics, society and linguistics, with the option of writing a dissertation under expert supervision. In English you will choose optional modules across at least two of the main areas of the discipline.

How to apply

29Jan

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:
QR31
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 8.0 in English. If taking post A Level then 8.0 in French. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway. University of Nottingham’s Arts and Humanities Foundation Year Progression Options Degree courses in the Faculty of Arts are also available as progression routes from our Arts and Humanities Foundation Year (Y14F). 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 Foundation Year course for further information.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
EU £23000* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* 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 .

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English and French at University of Nottingham - UCAS