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History and French (W96-FR)

Course details
  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Distance Learning
Awarded by:
The Open University

Course summary

By combining History with French you'll gain a good understanding of the history and cultures of European and North American countries from the later Middle Ages to contemporary times. This diploma will enable you to communicate competently with French speakers. In today's interconnected world, proficiency in a modern language opens doors to global opportunities. The name of your diploma, the Diploma of Higher Education in History and French, shows your capabilities in both disciplines.

Key features of the course

  • Allows you to explore a wide range of historical topics, periods and places

  • Gives you an understanding of what it means to be a historian, understanding history as a systematic and reflective discipline

  • Develops you into an independent user of French, reaching level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

  • Broadens your knowledge of the cultures that use French

  • Improves your competence in intercultural communication

Modules

Course Modules

This diploma has two stages, each comprising 120 credits.
In Stage 1, you’ll study a 60-credit introductory history module and two 30-credit language modules.
Next, in Stage 2, you’ll study a 60-credit history module and a 60-credit module in French.

Entry requirements

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Additional fee information

Fees for the 2027/2028 academic year are not yet available.

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