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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: R120

French

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the BA (Hons) French provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. At Birmingham, language learning goes beyond the classroom - dive into French literature, history, art and politics. You’ll gain valuable communication skills, embrace amazing opportunities to travel, and graduate with a thorough cultural awareness of French and France. Why study this course? - Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance in French, designed and delivered by expert researchers. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

French Language Fundamentals
French Literature and Culture
Contemporary French Society and Politics
French History and Civilisation
Advanced French Communication Skills
European Cinema and Visual Culture
Translation Studies and Linguistics
Independent Research Project in French Studies
UCAS Code:R120
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

A level grade B is required for each advanced language you wish to study.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Module title Credits French Language 2 (Advanced) 20 Students must take TWO modules offered by French each year: English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. £9,790 per year for domestic (UK) students for 2026/27

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,500£30,000
3 years£22,500£26,500£33,000
5 years£27,500£34,000£45,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 21% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers French as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
350+Courses
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