A degree in French will give you a deeper understanding of France, its language, culture and history. Languages can expand your career opportunities and graduates work in diplomacy, translation and trade negotiations.

Get the most out of your studies James Cook University’s Bachelor of Arts (Advanced French) is designed to give students a deeper understanding of the French language and culture through a Bachelor of Arts framework. In addition to language studies you can also study other subject areas of interest such as science, literature or politics. This variety of subjects gives you a range of joint degree options for enhanced career opportunities. What are the career options for Advanced French graduates? Graduating students gain employment in a variety of roles, including: * diplomacy * translation * trade negotiations * tourism * teaching * librarianship * armed forces. La vie est belle! French is spoken by more than 260 million people, making it the 5th most widely spoken language on the planet. Francophone culture has penetrated broadly and deeply in our region, particularly in South-East Asia (Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam) and the Pacific (New Caledonia, the New Hebrides and French Polynesia). As well, it is widely spoken in Africa, particularly in North Africa and tropical Africa. France is also the proud owner of one of the world’s truly great literatures, from the Middle Ages to the existentialist movement of the twentieth century. In a nutshell, the French language is rich in culture and history and a popular choice for students wishing to master a second language. Don’t just learn about France – go there! As well as using online technologies and literature to gain a perspective of what life is really like in the country of your specialisation, you may also enrol in study-abroad subjects which take you to France or New Caledonia, helping you to learn French in context. Get the most out of your studies James Cook University’s Bachelor of Arts (Advanced French) is designed to give students a deeper understanding of the French language and culture through a Bachelor of Arts framework. In addition to language studies you can also study other subject areas of interest such as science, literature or politics. This variety of subjects gives you a range of joint degree options for enhanced career opportunities. What are the career options for Advanced French graduates? Graduating students gain employment in a variety of roles, including: * diplomacy * translation * trade negotiations * tourism * teaching * librarianship * armed forces. Joint degree options Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in reduced time and can enhance career prospects. At JCU the Bachelor of Arts degree can be combined as a joint degree in: * Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Business * Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Laws * Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Science * Bachelor of Arts-Bachelor of Social Work * Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Arts More information * Subjects * Honours * Handbook * Course enrolment planner * Apply now * Contact us Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Share on print More Sharing Services Sign up for email news sign up for JCU news