French at UCC will not only expand your knowledge and use of the language, it will introduce you to modern French culture and the cultures of French-speaking countries worldwide. Along with translation, philosophy, visual culture and linguistics, you will study a wide range of topics, including history, literature, music, theatre, politics and the connections France has to other countries. The course brings together a sense of French culture, its role in the world, and the value of the language – one of the two working languages of many institutions, such as the European Union. French at UCC opens the door to a vast amount of opportunities on a global scale.

Language skills are vital in a globalised economy, and with so many multinationals coming to Ireland the demand is high for French, the most widely spoken language in Europe. Language and cultural knowledge provide career mobility, and many of our graduates are now working in France, Belgium and Switzerland. Studying French at UCC will equip you with language skills and transferable skills in writing and cultural awareness so you can make connections with your peers in other countries.