French Studies with History

An exciting programme that combines the study of French language and culture with an in-depth insight into the contemporary history of France and the post-revolutionary French-speaking world. Develop an understanding of key historiographical methodologies. Customise your degree even further with a wide-ranging menu of optional modules.

Key Features

The University of London Institute in Paris offers a unique programme of study delivered over three years of residency in Paris. As well as offering everyday exposure to French life and language, it will also equips you to understand the socio-historical context in which you are living. Supported by intensive teaching in small groups, with research-led courses delivered and assessed in French and in English, it will prepare you for graduate work in a range of disciplines including the humanities, international relations, law, education, translation, applied linguistics and communications.

The University of London Institute in Paris is at the heart of a metropolitan capital city which offers many study resources such as specialist libraries, world-class museums and archives. Living and studying in Paris will not only allow you to apply course content in real life but will also enable you to become a near-native speaker and show employers that you are mature and adaptable in an international environment.

Course Modules

You complete 12 compulsory modules and 8/9 elective modules.

The BA in French Studies with History is delivered in three stages, each of which comprises one year of full-time study during which you will follow courses the value of four units (one unit is equivalent to 30 national credits or 15 European credits). The degree provides progressive structures in which you will be able to extend your knowledge and understanding of French and francophone language, societies and cultures, while gaining a range of transferable skills.

Conforming to the Major/Minor degree model, the course structure requires students to take Core Courses in French language, plus at least one course unit (30 credits) of History in each year of study. Remaining credits can be selected from a broad range of Options covering French literature, visual culture, cinema, business studies and linguistics.

We offer regular site visits, as an integrated element of our teaching to help you get the most out of the city and your study experience.

https://paris.london.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/ba-french-studies-history#programme-structure-modules-and-specification-13406

Programmes use mixed assessment models, incorporating written coursework, oral presentations and formal exams and vary from module to module.

Students can follow a range of different pathways and complete a research project in their final year of study.