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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V5R1

Philosophy with French (with a year abroad)

University of York
York, England
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4 yearsDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) Philosophy with French (with a year abroad) at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Grapple with the most profound philosophical questions and increase your cultural awareness with studies of French-speaking societies and cultures. Gain unparalleled insight into the work of some of the great philosophers, including French speaking philosophers such as Descartes and Sartre. You will also engage with modern philosophical minds, developing an inquisitive approach to topics such as ethics, metaphysical philosophy and aesthetics. International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

History of Western Philosophy
French Language and Communication
Epistemology and Metaphysics
Ethics and Political Philosophy
French Literature and Culture
Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art
French Cinema and Society
Philosophical French Texts in Translation
UCAS Code:V5R1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

International Baccalaureate

35 points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£107,600

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,500£30,000
3 years£22,500£25,000£30,500
5 years£25,500£31,000£37,500

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 11% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%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
91%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
78%
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 York

University of York offers Philosophy with French (with a year abroad) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#169QS World
#20UK Ranking
22,345+Students
213+Courses
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