BA (Hons) French Studies and Politics

The French Studies and Politics BA (Hons) is a comprehensive and immersive undergraduate course offered by Lancaster University. This course is designed for students who want to gain a deep understanding of French culture, politics, economy, and society, all while appreciating the language against its wide ranging political contexts. Course Content: The program is spread over four years, with the third year usually spent on a placement in a French-speaking environment. It combines intensive language instruction with a wide-reaching and flexible set of modules in politics and international relations. The course also involves studying contemporary politics, literatures and cultures.Key Modules: The course includes modules such as The Politics of the European Union, Politics and History in Central Europe, Diplomatic History: Learning from the Past, The French Language and its Contexts, and Images of France: The French Family, along with multiple optional modules. Future Careers: Graduates from this course have found success in a variety of fields including journalism, teaching, translating/interpreting, the civil service, business, finance and NGOs, among others. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.