Course Overview
Lancaster's combined French Studies and Computing degree is taught jointly by our Department of European Languages and Cultures - ranked in the UK top ten by The Complete University Guide 2011 - and our School of Computing and Communications, ranked tenth for its research in the latest Research Assessment Exercise, 2008. This degree scheme includes a year spent working or studying abroad.
Your French Studies programme aims to increase your fluency while exploring the country's social, historical, political and cultural background as well as its European and global context. In Computing, you'll focus on developing professional skills, including extensive study of software and systems development.
You'll begin your degree with core courses including French Language (Intensive for Beginners or Advanced); Java Programming; Systems Architecture, and Computational Fundamentals. In your second year, you'll study subjects such as Shaping Contemporary France: Culture, Politics and the Legacy of History.
In your third year you'll complete your Residence Abroad: Intercultural and Academic Reflection before finishing your degree back at Lancaster with modules covering Francophone Voices: Literature and Film from Sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and Canada and Modern French Identities: Race and Nation.
For a list of compulsory modules, please see the tab above.
The language department is so friendly, the staff are really approachable and I have made some of my closest friends on my language courses.
Career opportunities
Foreign languages are among the most desirable skills on any CV and combined with the practical and sought-after skills associated with Computing, your degree opens up many diverse career opportunities.
Accountancy and IT are popular choices, especially with a foreign language element. Many of our graduates find work in Europe-oriented businesses. Others follow careers in advertising, journalism, librarianship and teaching, in the UK or abroad. International careers include the Diplomatic or Civil Service, the British Council and related organisations.
Increasing numbers of graduates are choosing to continue with their higher education. Lancaster University is a world-class centre for research and also offers professional training in areas such as interpreting.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAB inc. French unless this is to be studied from beginners level, in which case we require evidence of language learning ability. We normally expect three A-levels.
General Studies: Accepted as one of 3 A-levels
Key skills: Not included in offer
Scottish Highers: ABBBB
Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
International Bacc: 35 pts overall with 15 pts from best three HL courses
BTEC: DDD/DDM
Mature students: Applications welcomed from mature students who can provide evidence of language-learning ability. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
IELT: 6.5
For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.
Financial Support
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.
The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.
Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our
fees and funding page.
