Course Overview
This four-year degree is delivered jointly by Lancaster's Department of European Languages and Cultures and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics ranked sixth in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2012. This degree also gives you the opportunity to increase your fluency with a compulsory year in France.
You'll develop practical written and spoken French skills while learning about the country's culture, history and politics. In Mathematics, you'll study mathematical theory and practice in depth and can specialise in pure maths or statistics.
You'll begin your degree with courses including Calculus; Integration; Matrix Methods, and French Studies (Intensive or Advanced). Your second-year modules cover Shaping Contemporary France: Culture, Politics and the Legacy of History; French Language: Oral Skills, and French Language: Written Skills.
You'll spend your third year in France gaining work experience or studying in one of our partner universities. You will also complete the Residence Abroad: Intercultural and Academic Reflection module. In your final year, your courses will include French Language: Oral Skills and French Language: Written Skills.
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
Lancaster language graduates came top in recent employability surveys and with foreign languages and Mathematics graduates in short supply, this combined degree gives you a clear advantage in seeking work.
Language and maths skills open up good routes into many business sectors, especially those with a European or global dimension. Other popular areas include library work, accounting, IT, media and teaching, both in the UK and abroad. The British Council, the Civil Service and the Diplomatic Service also offer a variety of career opportunities.
Equally, you may decide to stay at Lancaster after graduating. The University has an international reputation for its postgraduate research programmes, as well as offering professional training in interpreting and other practical skills.
Entry Requirements
A/AS-levels: A(Maths or Further Maths)AB inc. French unless this is to be studied from beginners' level, in which case applicants should have evidence of language-learning ability (e.g. an AS or A-level in another foreign language or GCSE grade A in a foreign language). We normally expect three A-levels.
General Studies: Accepted as one of 3 A-levels
Key skills: Not included in offer
Scottish Highers: ABBBB plus Grade A at Advanced Higher Maths
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 16 from best three HL courses, inc 6 in HL Maths
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
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.
