French

French

Introduction
French is the first language of some 90 million people around the world, in Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, and an important second language of business, government and culture. Closer European integration makes knowledge of French language, culture and institutions both necessary and rewarding. Studying French at university is an enriching experience, offering exciting intellectual challenges to the lively mind. Because French culture, thought and theory is present in almost every other academic discipline, French studies are inherently interdisciplinary and international.

The Bristol French Department is interested not only in France and the French, but the Francophone world at large. Staff in the department are a mixed and dynamic team with international research expertise in many different areas which feeds directly into our teaching. There is a thriving culture of research from the medieval to the modern. This includes literature, film studies, contemporary history, critical theory, postcolonial studies. We offer stimulating degree programmes covering all aspects of French studies, and our options programme in the second and final years allows you to choose the units which match your own developing interests.

Assessment
Assessment of work is by presentations, coursework essays, and written, oral and aural examinations.

BA French

Programme structure
Year 1:

• French Language
• Introduction to French Literature (two units)
• Shaping Contemporary France
• Arts in Contemporary France
• Open Unit

Year 2:

• French Language
• Four optional cultural units
• One open unit (or the other optional culture unit)

Year 3:

• Year Abroad

Year 4:

• French Language
• Specialist language option
• Four optional cultural units

Entry Requirements

Subjects required at A Level or equivalent

• BBB-BBC including grade B in French*

14-19 Advanced Diploma

• Grade A or B overall in any Diploma subject, to include grade B in A-level French (ASL)

BTEC: DDM-DMM*

Access

• Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit and / or Distinction*

SQA

• SH : BBBBB-BBBCC (B in French)
• AH: If offered B in French

Welsh Bacc

• Pass Advanced Diploma with BB in two A Levels including French

IB Diploma

• 32-30 points overall to include 6 in French and 6/5, 5 at Higher level

EB

• 75-73% overall with 8 in French

IELTS

• 6.5 in all parts

Selection:
UCAS form; an interview may be offered for applcants with non-standard qualifications/academic backgrounds

Deferred Entry:
Considered, but very limited number of offers made each cycle

Other Qualifications:
*All applicants should demonstrate a proven capacity for language learning, French A-level at grade B or higher is always required