Course Overview
Lancaster's four-year French Studies and Politics degree gives you the opportunity to study in our Department of European Languages and Cultures - ranked in the UK top ten UK by The Complete University Guide 2011 - and our new Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion (PPR) - ranked first in the North West by The Guardian University Guide 2011. This degree also includes a year studying or working in a French-speaking country.
Your French Studies programme focuses on developing your language skills, complemented by courses on the country's historical, cultural, social and political background. In Politics, you will gain a sound understanding of the key concerns and concepts of Politics and International Relations.
You'll begin your degree with courses including French Language (Intensive for Beginners or Advanced) and Understanding Politics and Governance. In your second and final years, you'll be able to take modules such as Shaping Contemporary France: Culture, Politics and the Legacy of History; Modern French Identities: Race and Nation; Modern Political Thought; Politics of the European Union, and Introduction to Peace Studies.
In your third year, you'll complete your Residence Abroad: Intercultural and Academic Reflection before returning to Lancaster to finish your degree.
For a list of compulsory modules, please see the tab above.
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Career opportunities
A degree in a world language like French opens many doors and combines well with the broader knowledge of international issues and social systems you'll acquire through studying Politics.
Many of our graduates choose careers abroad or working for organisations with an international client base. Popular options include teaching English as a foreign language and organisations like the Civil Service, the British Council and the Diplomatic Service.
UK-based career opportunities include journalism, IT, library work, accounting, advertising, marketing and teaching. You may also be interested in a political career.
Alternatively, you may prefer to continue your education and progress on to postgraduate study.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAB 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 or GCSE grade A in a foreign language).
General Studies: Accepted as one of the 3 best grades, if 4 A-levels presented
Preference: 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 16 from 3 HL subjects.
BTEC: Overall grades of DDD/DDM
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.
