Modern Languages (French) (MLang) drafted

Program Overview

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On this integrated master’s degree, you will become fluent in a major language that plays a key role on the world stage. You’ll develop a deep understanding of the cultures, histories, politics and societies of France and French-speaking countries, as you work towards master’s level in your final year. You’ll also spend a year studying abroad.

Following our unique system of language development, you will start at a level that matches your ability in spoken and written French, which will help you progress quickly.

As well as studying French, you will take a compulsory second language in your first year, which you can decide to drop or continue later in the course.

We’ll give you access to excellent resources to support your learning, through the

Centre for Language Study

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In year 2, we'll prepare you for the following year studying abroad in a French-speaking country. This is an exciting opportunity that will increase your fluency and cultural communication skills, and boost your employability.

Explore your country options

– choose Humanities and scroll to the list for Modern Languages.

By the final year, you will have gained the skills and knowledge to produce a dissertation on your chosen area of expertise, with support from a supervisor.

This master's-level degree will equip you with specialised knowledge, and the vital language and analytical skills for travel, work, or doctoral research all over the world.

Course lead

Your course lead is

Dr Michael Kranert

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His research interests range from comparative discourse analysis to language ideologies, with a particular focus on English and German speaking countries.

Find out more on his staff profile

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Program Outline

Each year combines compulsory modules to build your mastery of French with a wide range of options. This allows you to tailor your learning to suit your interests and ambitions.

You can also take modules from

different subject areas

, or learn a second language.

To give you the best possible start, we use our system of 7 language levels to work out your proficiency in French. We can then make sure our teaching develops your skills as effectively as possible.

Year 1 overview

This year's modules provide an introduction to the study of French language, along with cultural forms and political, historical and linguistic issues. You’ll take compulsory accelerated French language modules to rapidly improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, as well as a compulsory second language.

You’ll then be able to choose from a wide range of optional modules, including those from other subject areas.

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Year 2 overview

You’ll continue to develop your French language skills and you’ll take a module that prepares you for your year abroad, including the research project you’ll do while you’re away.

As in Year 1, you will again choose from a wide range of optional modules to tailor your degree to areas that interest you. You may choose to drop your second language at this stage.

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Year 3 overview

You’ll spend a year abroad on a

study placement

at a partner university in a French-speaking country.

You’ll also work on your research skills, developing your the ability to:

demonstrate originality of thought and approach

undertake independent information collection work

engage with theoretical approaches applicable to your chosen areas of study

make relevant connections between different critical methodologies and use

Find out

more about the year abroad

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Year 4 overview

After returning to the UK, you’ll take master's-level modules and can focus on areas of interest you’ve developed during your studies.

We will support you in your return to university from your year abroad and help you to talk about your experiences in a way that enhances your employability.

You’ll continue to develop your written and spoken French, and be able to choose further optional modules.

You'll also complete your

dissertation

, focusing on a research interest that you have developed during the programme.

Want more detail?

See all the modules in the course.