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French Studies

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

More than 275 million people speak French across all five continents and it is the official language of 29 countries. Are you interested in discovering more about the rich history, politics and culture of France and the Francophone world? French and Francophone Studies at Nottingham offers you this and much more.

We are one of the largest French sections in the UK and our lecturers are experts in their fields. You can take modules in:

  • translation and interpreting linguistics

  • art, theatre and photography

  • cinema history and cultural politics

  • literature from around the Francophone world

You could live the life and culture of France or a French speaking country in year three. This exciting opportunity develops your communication skills, builds your confidence and helps you stand out to future employers. You could teach English in a school, work anywhere in the Francophone world or you could study at one of our partner universities.

Subject options

This course offers the following subject options:

  • French Studies
  • French with Dutch

Modules

In year one you will receive a firm grounding in the structures of French through the core language module and pursue introductory studies in reading French texts, contemporary France, French history and linguistics.

You will take compulsory core modules introducing you to French language and culture. You will take your remaining credits studying optional modules relating to your degree course.

In year two you will develop your language skills to prepare you for the year abroad. You will study a choice of modules aimed at developing your knowledge of France and Francophone countries and culture.

Your third academic year is spent in France or a Francophone country either on a programme of studies in a higher education institution, working as an assistant in a school or on a work placement.

In year four you will perfect your command of the French language and its use in increasingly sophisticated contexts and study optional modules drawn from a list covering a wide range of topics in the fields mentioned in the course description. You also have the option to do a dissertation.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 22 September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
R120
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

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:
R120
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
ABB

Including French.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level French grade B required.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 24 credits M: 21 credits P: 0 credits

Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level French grade B required.

Scottish Higher
ABBBB

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including French.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

and A Level French grade B.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

and A Level grades BB including French.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AB

Including French. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 points

or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Higher Level 5 in French or Standard Level 6 in French (B Programme).

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
A - B

This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels. You must also have achieved A Level French grade B or above (or UoN accepted equivalent).

Extended Project
A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.

If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, M2, M3

Including French.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
A

If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification.

Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including at least 8.0 in French.

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.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* 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.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx

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