BA (Hons) French Studies and History

The French Studies and History BA (Hons) at Lancaster University is a joint degree course that lets students dive into the vast worlds of French language, culture, history, and society while also immersing themselves in a broad study of history. The course's structure is designed to develop both depth and broader perspectives on human events across time and space, from the ancient to the modern era.Course Content: The course is structured so that in the first year, students will edge into French studies and history in specific dedicated modules while also studying a minor. From the second year onwards, students will extensively delve into both subjects with the optional ability to undertake an independent study project or dissertation in the final year. French studies comprise a rigorous language program, literature, culture, history, politics, philosophy, and visual cultures. The history half of the course involves modules ranging from global history to the intimate exploration of particular periods, regions or themes.Key Modules: In the initial year, students will engage with modules like 'Shaping the Modern World', a core history module, and 'Advanced French Language Skills I and II', included in the French studies half. After the first year, there's a multitude of optional modules that students can opt for based on their interests — in History, for instance, these include modules like 'Making Peace' or 'Britain and the Wider World'. For French Studies, it might involve modules like 'French Culture in the Digital Age' or 'Travel and Culture in the French-speaking World'.Future Careers: A degree in French Studies and History does equip students with a range of practical, intellectual and communication skills that are transferable to the job market. Previous graduates have entered a range of sectors, including teaching, journalism, marketing, publishing, translation, charity work, the civil service, business, IT and finance.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.