BA (Hons) French Studies and Geography

The French Studies and Geography BA (Hons) at Lancaster University is a joint degree that allows students to combine the study of the French language and its culture with a comprehensive exploration of the world's diverse societies, economies, cultures, and environments. The course enables students to become proficient in the French language while gaining an understanding of both the physical and human aspects of geography.Course Content: The French Studies and Geography BA (Hons) gives students the opportunity to study French language, culture, literature, politics, and history, alongside geographical topics such as environmental processes, global development, socio-economic transformation, and spatial interaction. The course typically includes a year abroad in a French-speaking country, which provides students with an immersive language experience and helps them to develop a deep understanding of French culture and society. Key Modules: Year one covers topics like 'Geography: The Earth and Its Peoples', 'Understanding Cultures', and 'Decoding Texts: An Introduction to French Studies'. In Year two, students learn about 'Cultures of Consumption', 'French Language 2' and 'Development Geography'. Year three is usually spent abroad. In the final year, students undertake a 'Dissertation in French Studies' and complete modules like 'Geography: Theory and Practice' and 'City Life and Modernity: Baudelaire to Barthes'.Future Careers: Graduates from this course degrees often enter careers in areas such as teaching, media, marketing, tourism, civil service, business and finance, the voluntary sector, urban planning, environmental management and sustainability. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.