French

Course summary

A knowledge of French opens the doors to companies in France and other French-speaking parts of the world. As the world’s fifth-biggest economy and number-three destination for foreign investment, France is a key economic partner. That makes learning French an excellent choice for young people wanting to maximize their employment chances. You will be able to improve your language skills and learn vocabulary based on a variety of topic areas as well as grammar rules, which will enable you to make sense of the language and use it accurately. You will have regular conversation sessions to help you improve your confidence in speaking. You will develop your knowledge of French-speaking countries and their culture, by studying various topics as part of your course, as well as a French film and a French book. Students will have the opportunity to take part in a visit to France during the course. A qualification in French is highly valued by universities and employers alike. At university, French can be studied alone or combined with almost any other subject. Employment prospects are very good for graduates with a language qualification.