French
The French language is spoken by 270 million people worldwide – from arctic Canada, through Europe and Africa, to the islands of the South Pacific.
Browse our French modules below and find the right level for you.
Languages for All
These general language modules are open to all students (for credits or not), members of staff, and members of the public.
Available on a semester basis (11-12 weeks), they aim to develop language competence and cultural knowledge for professional and recreational purposes through small group weekly classes and guided independent learning.
Degrees with French in the School of Languages and Cultures
These modules are for undergraduate students undertaking a languages degree with the School of Languages and Cultures.
They are intended to build your proficiency in French over the years up to a near-native speaker level, taking into account any previous experience of the language you may have, whilst supporting your study of French culture in other modules.
Please visit the French Studies website for information on available degrees and culture-related modules.
- Year 1
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Ab initio / Post-GCSE pathway:
Post-A-Level pathway:
- Autumn: MLT260 French Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT261 French Advanced 2
- Year 2
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Ab initio / Post-GCSE pathway:
Post-A-Level pathways:
- Autumn: MLT310 French Higher Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT311 French Higher Advanced 2
- Year 4
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Ab initio / Post-GCSE pathway without a Year Abroad:
- Autumn: MLT310 French Higher Advanced 1
- Spring: MLT311 French Higher Advanced 2
Ab initio / Post-GCSE pathway with a Year Abroad:
- Autumn: MLT350 French Proficient 1
- Spring: MLT351 French Proficient 2
Post-A-Level pathways:
- Autumn: MLT931 French Higher Proficient 1
- Spring: MLT932 French Higher Proficient 2
STEM Degrees with French
These modules are for STEM students undertaking a degree with French or with Study Abroad.
In addition to general language modules, they include specialized modules preparing for, or accompanying the Year Abroad, and enabling you to become proficient users of French in your own STEM subject.
- Year 1
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Modules in brackets come in addition to the other modules for students taking 30 to 40 credits of language per year. The language Co-ordinator will advise you on which one(s) to take depending on your degree.
- Post-GCSE Pathway:
- Post-AS-Level Pathway:
- Post-A-Level Pathway:
- Year 2
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Modules in brackets come in addition to the other modules for students taking 30 to 40 credits of language per year. The language Co-ordinator will advise you on which one(s) to take depending on your degree.
- Post-GCSE/AS-Level Pathway:
- Post-A-Level Pathway:
- Year 3 (Abroad)
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These modules may be optional depending on your degree
- Autumn: MLT330: French Year Abroad 1
- Spring: MLT331: French Year Abroad 2
- Year 4
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Modules in brackets come in addition to the other modules for students taking 30 to 40 credits of language per year. The language Co-ordinator will advise you on which one(s) to take depending on your degree.
- Post-GCSE/AS-Level Pathway: Depending on your level of attainment after the Year Abroad, you may take the modules on the post-A-Level pathway instead.
- Post-A-Level Pathway:
International Merit Scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.