Course Summary
French reflects the dynamism and cultural diversity of the French-speaking world, from metropolitan France to North Africa to the Caribbean, as well as francophone-Chinese cultures. Training in high-quality language skills is at the centre of the course.
Students will also explore a variety of major contemporary issues (e.g. urban cultures, migration, conflict and peace, social inequalities, language policy, multimedia industries, the environment and global health), across historical periods and geographical areas, and through a range of forms, including art, cinema, digital media, linguistics and literature.
All students spend a period of residence in a Francophone country.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a
period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your
language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible
for this course.
Entry Requirements
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Career Progression
Typical careers pursued by our graduates include business, media and communications, marketing, advertising, publishing, education/ teaching, translation/interpreting, PR, journalism, tourism, fast stream Civil Service, and banking. Graduates are particularly in demand in careers requiring a high level of communication and presentation skills, as well as strong critical and analytical thinking.
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