Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde offers a BA Hons Education & French program, which is a four-year course that allows students to study Education and French in a joint honors degree. The program is designed to provide students with a broad range of knowledge and skills, as well as the opportunity to develop their language skills in French.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program are as follows:

• Highers: AAAA (1st sitting) or AAAAB (2nd sitting), including English and at least one other social science subject, plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths at B to C.
• A Levels: ABB-BBB
• International Baccalaureate: 32-30
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Two H2 passes and three H3 passes, including English
• HNC: Year 1 entry: Social Sciences: A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent
• International students: View the entry requirements for your country

Course Content

The program includes a range of courses in Education and French, including:

• Understanding Education in the 21st Century
• Placement & Curriculum
• Culture, Society, Formation
• Education & Learning
• Educational Encounters Past & Present
• Adult Education with Placement
• Children & Childhood
• Designing Educational Research
• French language and culture courses, including:
  • French 1A and 1B
  • Le Monde du Travail
  • La France et L'Europe
  • Immigration & Nationalité
  • Les Femmes en Politique
  • Les Régions
  • L’Économie
  • French Studies 3: Freedom and Identity in France and the Francophone world
  • French Studies 4: Images of Women

Year Abroad

The program includes a compulsory year abroad, which can be spent studying at a foreign university or working as a language assistant or on a work placement.

Assessment

The assessment methods for the program include:

• Written examinations, including translations
• Writing for a specific purpose
• Essays
• Continuous assessment, including online grammar tests and group projects
• Oral/aural tests
• Dissertations

Careers

Strathclyde French graduates are currently working in a wide variety of environments around the world, including:

• Journalists
• Entrepreneurs
• Lawyers
• Engineers
• Education professionals
• Business executives
• Professional linguists
• Researchers
• IT experts
• Civil servants

Fees & Funding

The fees for the program are as follows:

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status
• International: £21,550
• University preparation programme fees: International students can find out more about the costs and payments of studying a university preparation programme at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre

Additional Costs

• Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme: Students must pay for the PVG Scheme, which costs £59 for a new certificate or £18 to add Strathclyde to an existing certificate
• Course materials & costs: The majority of course materials are available to students via Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), but students can print course materials at their own expense, which does not normally exceed £30 per academic year
• Study abroad: Students are required to meet travel, accommodation, and living costs, which will vary depending on the country of study

Subject Combinations

The BA degree program allows students to choose from a range of subject combinations, including:

• Education
• English
• English & Creative Writing
• French
• History
• Journalism, Media & Communication
• Law
• Politics & International Relations
• Psychology
• Social Policy
• Spanish

International Students

The University of Strathclyde has a thriving international community, with students coming from over 140 countries around the world. International students can find out more about studying at Strathclyde and hear from students about their experiences.