BA (Hons) French & Hospitality and Tourism Management

The French and Hospitality & Tourism Management BA course offered by the University of Strathclyde provides students with an opportunity to learn about the development and management of tourist destinations and the tourism industry, as well as studying the French language, culture, and society. It will prepare students for a rewarding career in the dynamic hospitality and tourism industry while developing their language skills and intercultural understanding.Course Content: In the first two years, the course focuses on studies related to the French language and general aspects of culture, while the business end involves looking at the global tourism industry. The course also includes learning French in the specialist language centre of the university. The third year is spent as an assistant in a school or on a work placement in a French-speaking country, and in the fourth year, you'll start focusing on translation and interpreting.Key Modules: Key modules of the course include French language and culture, global tourism industry, translation, interpreting, and studies related to hospitality and tourism management.Future Careers: After graduation, students have gone on to pursue careers in teaching, translating, and interpreting, as well as finding positions within the international business world. The added language skill gives students an edge in the job market, as employers increasingly value graduates with international experience and language skills. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.