Program Overview
This program combines French language studies, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening, with a foundation in law, including modules in legal methods, public law, and a wide range of elective options. Graduates pursue diverse careers, including journalism, business, law, and government services, while others continue to an accelerated graduate LLB degree. The program offers opportunities like the Stevenson Exchange Scholarship for students to enhance their language skills through international experiences.
Program Outline
Outline:
Year 1
- French: Two streams are offered in first-year: one for students with Higher French or an equivalent qualification and another for those without. Students in both classes study contemporary French language and aspects of the country’s culture and society.
- Law: In first year, you'll study Legal Methods and Public Law 1. These modules will introduce you to the history, structure, institutions and sources of law in the Scots legal system, as well as the roles of and relationship between the different branches of governmental power.
Year 2 & 3
- French: You'll continue to develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. In the cultural class each year, you'll learn more about the history, politics, literature and cinema of France and French-speaking countries.
- Law: You select classes according to your interests from a wide range of options, including:
- Human Rights
- Environmental Law
- Criminal Law
- Public International Law
- Law, Film and Popular Culture
Year 4
- French: In your final year, you'll concentrate on translation, written and oral language, and interpreting. You'll also have the chance to write a dissertation in French. These classes reflect the research expertise of our staff and currently focus on topics such as France since 1945, Black France, Writing the Body, and Images of Women.
Assessment:
- French: Our assessment methods include:
- written exams, including translations
- writing for a specific purpose
- essays
- Law: Our assessment methods include:
- exams
- multiple choice exams
- problem-based and critical analysis essays
- presentations
- group work
- reports
- case studies
- reflective diaries
Teaching:
- French: We focus on the four important language skills:
- reading
- writing
- speaking
- listening
- Law: Our teaching aims to help students develop knowledge and understanding of the principles, nature and development of law and legal institutions in Scotland and in other jurisdictions. The programme is delivered by leading academics through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and webcasts.
Careers:
- Stratchclyde French graduates are currently working in a wide variety of environments around the world. Job titles include:
- journalists
- entrepreneurs
- lawyers
- engineers
- education professionals
- business executives
- professional linguists
- researchers
- IT experts
- civil servants
- Graduates who have studied Law and another discipline may find openings in government services, commerce and industry, banking and insurance, management and administration, where knowledge of the legal implications of business practice is of value. Some graduates continue to an accelerated graduate LLB degree, usually with the aim of entering the legal profession.
Other:
- The Stevenson Exchange Scholarship is a competitive award which offers students funding towards a project they wish to undertake while on their year abroad. Staff select and interview several candidates for this each year. Our students usually do well in this competition; in 2019, for example, one student secured £1,050 towards his project.
- This is a central highlight of the course and a major formative experience for students, not just in terms of language, but on many different levels, personal as well as professional.
2024/25 Go back Scotland£1,820 Fees for students who meet the relevant residence requirements in Scotland are subject to confirmation by the Scottish Funding Council. England, Wales & Northern Ireland£9,250 Assuming no change in fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study in 2024/25, this is capped at £27,750 (with the exception of the MPharm and integrated Masters programmes), MPharm students pay £9,250 for each of the four years. Students studying on integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply. International£19,600
