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. By the end of our programme you will be able to work effectively in a professional German-speaking environment. Our focus is on the practical application of a range of skills within their wider context. Your linguistic skills will reach near-native proficiency, acquired through a combination of up-to-date modules and a well structured and supervised year abroad. You will also acquire transferable skills such as teamwork and independent research. These will be essential for any of the career choices the course will open up for you. Teaching is conducted in a stimulating environment by internationally renowned experts in their field. Almost all courses are taught in German and provide in-depth insights into current affairs. Subject specialisms include German society, film studies, socio-linguistics, translation studies, popular culture, literature, history and politics, and business studies.

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: * British Council Language Assistants * Deutsche Bank - Proxy Event Management * Marriott Hotels and Resorts - Sales and Marketing Coordinator * PricewaterhouseCoopers – Graduate Associate * Ernst & Young – Graduate Associate * Sainsbury’s – Graduate Buyer * Santander - Graduate Trainee * TK Maxx - Graduate Scheme Buyer * Boots - Graduate Trainee Manager * KPMG - Graduate Trainee Accountant * Harrods - Graduate Management Scheme * Acco - Marketing Executive * Teach First - Trainee Teachers * L’Oreal - Development Assistant * Nestle - Trade Marketing Executive * LIDL - PR Graduate Scheme * Wokana and associates - Translator/Proof-reader/Interpreter