French Studies BA (Hons)
The University of Nottingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of French Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in French Studies at The University of Nottingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in French Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All French Studies courses of The University of Nottingham
Salary
Salary of Graduates in French Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of French Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £26500 | £33500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £25500 | £21500 - £33000 | £26500 - £43500 |
All French Studies courses of The University of Nottingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of French Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £24488 | £29399 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28500 | £19755 - £31829 | £22392 - £39311 |
All French Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
More than 275 million people speak French across all five continents. It is the official language of 29 countries. Are you interested in discovering more about the rich language, history, politics and culture of France and the Francophone world? French and Francophone Studies at Nottingham offers you this and much more.
You can take modules in:
- translation and interpreting
- linguistics
- art, theatre and photography
- cinema
- history and culture
- politics
- literature from around the Francophone world
Live the life and culture of France or a French-speaking country for yourself in year three. This exciting experience develops your communication skills, builds your confidence and helps you stand out to future employers. You can teach English in a School or work anywhere in the Francophone world. Or you can study at one of our partner universities, including Guadeloupe, La Reunion and Paris.
Other ways to study French: This course is also available with a Foundation Year. You may combine French with another language (German, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish) on Modern Languages, or study it in joint honours with Contemporary Chinese Studies. French is an option in Modern Language Studies, Modern Languages with Business, Modern Languages with Translation and Modern European Studies. You may also combine French with subjects outside languages, in joint honours with English, Philosophy, International Media and Communications Studies or History, alongside multiple disciplines in our BA Liberal Arts, or in Economics with French and Law with French and French Law. This course is not open to beginners of French, but we have beginner's pathways on the following courses: English with French BA, French and Contemporary Chinese Studies BA, French and History BA, French and International Media and Communications Studies BA or French and Philosophy BA.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All French Studies courses of The University of Nottingham
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All French Studies courses of The University of Nottingham
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of French Studies BA (Hons) at The University of Nottingham
25% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
10% | Skilled trades occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
0% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for French Studies
All French Studies courses of The University of Nottingham
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including at least 8.0 in French.
Costs
Tuition Fees French Studies BA (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £21500 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £21500 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Nottingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Nottingham in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #9
- #10
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- French
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.
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Student composition of The University of Nottingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27810
- postgraduates:
- 7620
- Total:
- 35430
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “French Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023