French

Course summary

A-level French involves the study of all aspects of French vocabulary and grammar. You’ll focus on the key skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. You’ll also study the novel L’Etranger by Albert Camus and the film LaHaine, directed By Mathieu Kassovitz. The ability to speak French gives you a sought-after (and increasingly rare!) skill that can be useful in many occupations. You will be able to apply for any French or combined honors degree at any university. Many students apply for courses such as International law or International business where knowledge of a second language is central. Our students go on to work in law, business, and politics. They follow careers in translation and work in the travel and tourism sector. Careers in teaching, publishing, HR, and journalism are also open to you. But we also have former students of the department who are doctors, dentists, and vets.