Course Overview
Lancaster's four-year combined French Studies and English Literature degree is taught by our Department of European Languages and Cultures - ranked in the UK top ten in the UK by The Complete University Guide 2011 - and our Department of English and Creative Writing, which ranks highly the National Student Survey 2011. You'll also spend a year abroad, immersing yourself in the language and culture.
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 English Literature you will study a range of poetry, drama, fiction and other prose.
You'll begin your degree with courses including French Language (Intensive for Beginners or Advanced) and Introduction to English Literature. In your second year, you'll study subjects such as The Theory and Practice of Criticism and 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 with modules covering Modern French Identities: Race and Nation; American Literature from 1900, and Literature and Film.
For a list of compulsory modules, please see the tab above.
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Career opportunities
Fluency in French, a highly desirable skill, combines well with the communication and critical skills gained through your Literature studies.
Your degree opens up various career opportunities. Some graduates choose to work abroad and find openings in the Diplomatic Service, the Civil Service and the British Council, as well as teaching English as a foreign language. In the UK, typical career choices range from journalism, advertising, teaching and librarianship to accountancy and IT.
Many alumni decide to continue their studies after graduation. Lancaster is a centre of excellence for postgraduate research.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartI
- English Literature
- French Studies (Advanced)
- Part I French Studies (Intensive)
PartII (Year 2)
- Culture, Politics and the Legacy of History
- Oral Skills
- Oral skills (post-intensive)
- The Theory and Practice of Criticism
- Written Skills
- Written Skills (post-intensive)
PartII (Year 3)
- intercultural and academic reflection
PartII (Year 4)
- Oral Skills
- Written Skills
For more detailed module information please visit the European Languages and Cultures department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: A(Eng.Lit or Eng Lang and Lit.)AA inc. French unless this is to be studied at 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: AAABB
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: 36 pts overall with 16 pts from best three HL courses
BTEC: DD plus A-level English Literature or English Lang and Lit at Grade A
Mature students: Applications welcome, especially with evidence of recent successful formal study e.g. a pass in an Access Course involving English Literature with 6 - 8 unit distintions, including distinctions in all available English units.
IELTS: 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.
