The BA (Hons) in French will give you advanced skills in the French language, and a broad range of specialised and detailed insights into the culture, society and history that go with it. The course has language at the heart of it, with core modules developing the key oral, aural and written skills every year. These modules also foster cultural awareness, which you will need for your year abroad, and later on, for the world of work. Doing single honours will also allow you to follow a full range of options, which will equip you with extensive knowledge of the heritage and life of the modern French nation, and awareness of the wider Francophone world, at a level which will allow you to consider postgraduate study.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• Modern Languages and Cultures at Bangor consistently receives excellent results in its subject areas in the National Student Survey.
• Top in the UK with 100% student satisfaction in French Studies (NSS 2020).
• Our size means that we offer learning on a human scale, in small classes, where you get to know the staff and your fellow students.
• At the same time, our very large and varied range of option modules enables you to tailor your degree to your personal needs.
• Some options are taught through the medium of French, others through English.
• Bangor's Modern Language graduates have a very good track record in gaining employment.
• Degree structures are flexible, allowing you to change your degree at the end of year 1 if you wish.

You will have 3-4 hours of language classes each week plus classes in your other chosen modules. Tuition is mainly in small groups and there are few formal lectures.

Assessment involves coursework and written and oral examinations. You will also complete a dissertation as part of your degree.

Studying Modern Languages and Cultures opens the door to a wide variety of careers. Many Bangor Modern Languages and Cultures graduates have, of course, gone into teaching and translating, but just as many have embarked upon successful careers in the civil service, business and commerce, industry and the media. The skills you learn whilst studying languages – cultural awareness, communication, accuracy, planning and logical analysis – are valued highly by employers from all sectors of the economy.

Our French courses will give you advanced skills in the French language, and a broad range of specialised insights into the culture, society and history that go with it.