Aston University

Course Details

BSc French

Course Description

Our French studies course is designed to develop your linguistic skills to near-native proficiency and fluency. We stress the development of your practical command of French, emphasising language as a means of communication and mutual understanding. Our programme is also designed to develop your understanding of French culture and society – its traditions, its complexities, its underlying ideas – and to develop your critical, analytical and collaborative skills. Language classes are supplemented by a series of thematic modules, also taught in French, which focus on contemporary French society, and particularly on French politics, history, sociolinguistics, media, film and literature. You will be taught by research experts with international reputations in their fields, all in a lively, friendly, experienced and enthusiastic department.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Our graduates are in demand from a wide range of employers who value their understanding of different cultures and societies, their communication skills and motivation for team work. Destinations for Language and Translation Studies graduates over the past three years include: * English Teacher, Business Language Skills * PR Graduate Scheme, LIDL * French Customer Service Co-ordinator, CRP * Bilingual Sales Coordinator, Narrow Aisle Ltd * Language Assistant, British Council * Translator/Analytical Support, B&Q * Immigration Assistant, Australian Embassy UK * Marketing Analyst, Deutsche Bank * Graduate Trainee Managers for British Airways, Aldi Stores, John Lewis and Selfridges * Journalist, Tatler Magazine * Account Manager Interpreting, Smoby (French Toy Company) * Senior Administrator, Michelin * Public Relations Officers for a number of companies * European Union/European Parliament Officers/Assistants * PGCE Secondary Teaching Qualification at universities including King’s College London, Warwick University and Exeter * Marketing Assistant at Beiersdorf.




BSc French Aston University