BA (Hons) French Studies and Philosophy

The course of French Studies and Philosophy BA Hons (RV15) at Lancaster University offers students a unique blend of language, culture, and philosophy. It enables students to deepen their understanding of French culture and language while providing an extensive study of Western philosophy, including both contemporary and historical aspects.Course Content: This undergraduate degree is divided into three years and each year course holds various modules. During the first year, the course content includes Introduction to Philosophy, Cultures of the Francophone World, and Part I French Studies (Advanced/ Beginners/ Intermediate). Second-year students will explore modern French thought, language, and debates in contemporary moral philosophy among others. The final year of study provides higher-level understanding on critical and philosophical thoughts in the French-speaking world, philosophical topics, and special subject French study.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include Contemporary Social Theory: Key Thinkers and Foundational Concepts, American Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Feminist Philosophy, Existentialism, Language and Cognition, Cultures of the Francophone World, Europe and the World, From Page to Stage: French and Spanish Theatre in Translation, Interpreting Literature, French Cinema: Themes and Concepts.Accreditations: This course does not provide specific accreditation information.Future Careers: Graduates from the French Studies and Philosophy BA Hons often move into roles in various fields including broadcasting, teaching, marketing, banking, publishing, translation, tourism and management roles (including the EU). Students also have the potential to continue on to postgraduate studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.