French - BA (Hons)

University of Stirling

French is one of the most spoken languages in the world. It’s the only language other than English that is spoken on all five continents (Kochiva, Oct 2025). So there’s plenty of demand in many career sectors for French speakers.### **Immerse yourself in French language and culture**Our French degree builds your spoken and written French skills. You'll explore the history, culture and politics shaping the French-speaking world. You’ll:* develop your French language abilities whether you’re a beginner or already advanced,* study exciting modules like French literature, cinema and culture of the Francophone world,* master translation and advanced grammar,* learn in small interactive classes,* develop professional skills that are highly valued in the global job market: critical thinking, research, cross-cultural communication.You can combine French with subjects including Business Studies, Education, Journalism and Law.### **Spend a semester abroad**In your third year, you’ll spend a semester studying abroad in France, Switzerland or Quebec, Canada. This is your chance to take your learning into the real world. Develop your fluency and confidence by speaking to native speakers every day. It’s also great opportunity to engage with different cultures. We have exchange agreements with:* Universities of Aix, Clermont-Ferrand, Geneva, Laval, Limoges, Nancy, Perpignan, Tours, Angers, and the Institut de Science-Politique (Paris, Dijon, Menton).* Top-rated business schools such as ESSEC in Cergy-Pontoise, near Paris and the EMS in Strasbourg.You’ll also complete an independent research project in French. Choose a cultural topic linked to the French-speaking world and explore it in depth. It’s a powerful way to develop advanced language skills that make you stand out to future employers.### **Teach overseas as an English Language Assistant**Eligible students can also apply to do a year abroad through the British Council English Language Assistantship programme. You’ll support the teaching of English in a French-speaking, overseas educational institution, usually a school.Spend extra time abroad, teach English in a real classroom, gain intercultural skills and get paid while doing it. A great experience to boost your CV.We are 2nd in Scotland for French (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).

Languages and Translation Studies