BA (Hons) in French and Politics

Program Overview

The French and Politics program at Queen Mary University of London combines advanced French language proficiency with a deep understanding of global political issues. Students develop high-level French skills, explore contemporary global affairs, and have the opportunity to immerse themselves in French culture and politics through a year abroad. The program equips graduates with a competitive edge in various fields, including government, policy, research, and journalism.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objectives:
• Develop advanced French language skills.
• Gain insight into the workings of a globalized world.
• Combine language learning with political studies.
• Provide flexibility through a wide choice of modules.
• Description:
• Four-year program.
• Jointly taught by School of Languages, Linguistics and Film and the School of Politics and International Relations.
• Equips students with high-level French language proficiency and understanding of contemporary global issues.
• Year abroad opportunity to immerse in French language, culture, politics, and history.

Outline:

• Structure:
• Year 1: Focus on fundamental French language, political concepts, and theories.
• Year 2: Advanced French studies, Modern Political Thought, and diverse electives in both disciplines.
• Year 3: Year abroad experience.
• Year 4: French studies culminating project, further elective modules on various political themes.
• Modules:
• Year 1: French language modules, Culture and Language, Thinking Politically.
• Year 2: French Language and Translation modules, Modern Political Thought, diverse elective modules on French and Politics topics like Political Analysis, Global Histories, French Sounds, Memories of WWII in Literature and more.
• Year 3: Varies based on chosen study abroad program.
• Year 4: French III, diverse elective modules on politics like International Law, Gender & Politics, Globalization, Global Politics of Health, Nationalism, Race & Racism, Political Violence, plus final year projects in both French and Politics.

Assessment:

• Combination of written exams and coursework.
• Final-year dissertations.
• Independent projects.
• Creative journals.

Teaching:

• Approximately 16 hours of weekly contact time through lectures, seminars, language classes.
• 2-3 hours of independent study for each hour of contact time.

Careers:

• High employability for graduates in domestic and international government, policy, research, education, journalism, media, marketing, business.
• French fluency provides an advantage in the European job market with its diverse applications.
• Career support available throughout program and after graduation.

Other:

• Program welcomes diverse student population and offers contextual offers to disadvantaged or care-experienced students.
• Year abroad options include university studies, work placements, or teaching opportunities in French-speaking countries.
• The Language Resource Center provides advanced technology support for language studies.
• Students can benefit from joining student clubs, social activities, and film screenings related to French culture and politics.
• Queen Mary's central London location provides unique access to prominent institutions like Parliament and the Mile End Institute specializing in British politics research.
• The program emphasizes global perspectives and multicultural understanding.

• Home fees: £9,250
• Overseas fees: £23,350