What will I learn?
This course provides you with the skills to become a versatile, inter-culturally aware and professional graduate able to speak, write and read French with confidence. You’ll combine language studies with exploring culture and society, learning about the diversity of French, to equip you for working with native speakers. You’ll enrich your study, and tailor your course, by choosing from optional modules in translation and interpreting, the conflicts of history, visual culture and cinema.Whether you are learning as a beginner or have a more advanced understanding of French, you’ll study the language of the media, commerce and cultural expression. You’ll gain a thorough knowledge of the global language, which is enhanced with a year abroad in a French-speaking context (in places such as Belgium, Canada, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Senegal and Metropolitan France).**Additional highlights**French staff are involved in the following specialist groups:- Centre for Immersive Technologies University of Leeds- Centre for Translation Studies School of Languages, Cultures and Societies University of Leeds- Centre for World Cinemas and Digital Cultures School of Languages, Cultures and Societies University of Leeds- Centre for World Literatures School of Languages, Cultures and Societies University of Leeds- Correspondance generale de Benjamin Constant School of Languages, Cultures and Societies University of Leeds- Institute for Medieval Studies University of Leeds- Writing1900
Which department am I in?
School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Entry requirements
For international students
A-level: ABB Where the post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the language is required.Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. Other course specific tests: Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A levels, this would be BBB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.We welcome applications from mature students with Access qualifications, and from students with a wide range of qualifications.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required. This course has additional subject specific requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. BTEC We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. Cambridge Pre-U M1, M1, M2.Where the post-A level language route is taken, M2 in the language is required.Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. International Baccalaureate 34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level.Where the post-A level language route is taken, 5 in Higher Level in the language is required.Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3.Where the post-A level language route is taken, H3 in the language is required.Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers BB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers or B in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers or AABBBB in Highers.Where the post-A level language route is taken, B in Advanced Higher in the language is required.Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. Welsh Baccalaureate The Welsh Baccalaureate is not typically included in the academic conditions of an offer made to you for this course. If you choose to undertake the Welsh Baccalaureate we would strongly encourage you to draw upon these experiences within your personal statement, as your qualification will then be taken into account both when your application is initially considered by the selection panel and again when reviewed by the admissions tutor at the time your A-level results are passed to us. Other Qualifications European Baccalaureate: 75%.Where the post-A level language route is taken, 8.0 in the language is required.Where the beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
