Bachelor in French BA

Tuition is £24,480.

La France Moderne A, a compulsory first-year module, offers an entry point into contemporary French society, politics and culture. Building on that foundation, the programme combines language development with literature, history, film and translation, giving you a thorough linguistic and cultural awareness of French and the Francophone world.

The most distinctive feature of this degree is the mandatory year abroad in the third year, which places you in a French-speaking environment, helps you refine your language skills and gain transferable experience through work or study placements. Small-group seminars and student-led discussions, supported by specialists in medieval literature, film and politics, reinforce active learning.

Graduates leave with strong communication abilities and a deep understanding of French culture.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.