French and International Development BA (Hons)
University of Reading
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of French and International Development BA (Hons) and other courses in Development Studies at University of Reading for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Development Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in French Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Development 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 | £27000 | £26000 | £32500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £29500 | £21000 - £32500 | £26500 - £45000 |
All French Studies courses of University of Reading
Salary of all UK Graduates of French Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24885 | £24369 | £29293 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21770 - £28385 | £19589 - £31569 | £22258 - £39014 |
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Course Description
Develop your French and gain a thorough understanding of different cultures’ development needs on our BA French and International Development course.
You'll study in a lively, multilingual community with staff and students from all over the world. Learn in a student-centred environment, with small group teaching and a range of project and workshop opportunities.
French
- Your modules in French will enable you to:
- develop your linguistic proficiency in French to near-native level
- gain an in-depth understanding of French and francophone cultures
- immerse yourself in the language and culture of a French-speaking country during your year abroad
You’ll have plenty of scope to practise speaking, writing, reading and understanding French, and you’ll learn about the political, social, historical and cultural contexts of French-speaking countries.
Your learning will be supported by a range of materials in French, including cultural and historical texts.
International Development
Your international development modules will provide:
- an understanding of the complex global dynamics affecting the planet’s resources, climate, food systems, and human population
- the ability to critically evaluate key ideas in international development policy and practice
- the opportunity to explore core development theories and research methods
Your learning will be enhanced by case studies from around the world, providing you with insight into our planet’s fascinating societies, cultures and histories.
You will be taught by leading academics from across the University. In addition to social scientists in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, you’ll study with experts from Geography, Economics, Politics and Henley Business School.
Placements and Study Abroad with BA French and International Development
Our BA French and International Development course includes a year abroad in a French-speaking country, either studying or doing a work placement. During this year, you’ll hone your language skills and immerse yourself in francophone culture. You will be supported by our Year Abroad team to make the most of this experience.
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.
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Current jobs
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of French and International Development BA (Hons) at University of Reading
| 20% | Elementary occupations |
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Development Studies
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | We require a minimum score of 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | We require a minimum score of 100 overall with no less than 20 in Listening, Writing and Reading and 21 in Speaking. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | We require a grade A or a score of 185 overall with no element less than 169. |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | We require a grade C or a score of 185 overall with no element less than 169. |
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| PTE Academic | 76 | We require a minimum score of 76 overall with at least 64 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| Institution's Own Test | Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
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| Trinity ISE | Only ISE III and ISE IV are acceptable and we require a Pass in each element. |
Costs
Tuition Fees French and International Development BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £22350 | year 1 |
| International | £22350 | 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 University of Reading in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Reading in related subject specific rankings.
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University of Reading
The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.
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Student composition of University of Reading
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Reading by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11905
- postgraduates:
- 3995
- Total:
- 15900
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
