Program Overview

French and International Communication BA Honours

Overview

Our French and International Communication BA develops your knowledge of the French language and culture, and develops your communication skills for the professional global environment.

Course Details

• UCAS Code: H047
• Institution Code: W50
• Attendance: Full-time - September 2025
• Duration: 3 or 4 years
• Campus: Regent, Central London
• UK Fees: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International Fees: £17,000 (Price per academic year)

Course Summary

Our course helps you to achieve a good or high level of linguistic proficiency in French in reading, writing, listening and speaking. It also gives you insight into and practice in communicating internationally as well as mediating between English and French speakers.

Course Structure

The following modules are indicative of what you will study on this course.

• Year 1:
  • Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication
  • Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture
  • Introduction to Translation (available to intermediate students)
  • Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture
  • The French World and the Word
  • World Varieties of English
• Year 2:
  • Difference and the Visual: Representation, Meaning and Identity
  • Expressions of French Culture
  • Language in the Public Space
  • Multilingual e-Collaboration: Transposing Current Affairs
  • Understanding Culture: Francophone Studies in Focus
• Placement Year:
  • Professional experience or study abroad year
• Year 3:
  • Final Year Project
  • Identities on the Move: Francophone Studies in Focus
  • Mediation in International Contexts
  • Multilingualism in Society: Theory and Practice
  • Professionalising International Communication
  • Sex Strike: Gender and Protest
  • Themes in Contemporary French and Francophone Studies
  • Work Placement for Humanities

Professional Recognition

The University of Westminster is a Higher Education Language partner of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.

Entry Requirements

• UK:
  • A levels – BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points)
  • T levels – 104 UCAS Tariff points
  • International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
  • BTEC Diploma – D*D
  • Access – 104 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
• International:
  • International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching Methods:
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Workshops
  • Problem-based and blended learning
  • Practical application
• Assessment:
  • Written exams
  • Coursework
  • Practical assessments

Fees and Funding

• UK Tuition Fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International Tuition Fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)
• Funding:
  • Tuition fee loans
  • Scholarships
  • Bursaries

Supporting You

• Student Hub:
  • Study support
  • Personal tutors
  • Student advice team
  • Extra-curricular activities

Course Location

• Regent Campus:
  • 309 Regent Street
  • London W1B 2HW

Related Courses

• French and English BA Honours
• French and Linguistics BA Honours
• French and English BA Honours