This joint language degree combines French Studies and German Studies is taught by the Department of Languages and Cultures, our approach gives you the opportunity to acquire high-level language skills and a thorough understanding of French and German cultures and societies within a global context. This degree includes an international placement in year 3.
You’ll begin your degree with French and German courses which both have a language-specific cultural component. You will also study a minor subject of your choice, which may be another language.
Building on your language skills in Year 2, you will also study the culture, politics and history of France and Germany in more depth, as well as selecting courses which are international in scope and promote a comparative understanding of Europe and beyond.
Spending your third year abroad gives you the opportunity to greatly improve your language proficiency while deepening your intercultural sensitivity. You can study at a partner institution or conduct a work placement. As a joint major student, you can spend your time in a French- or German-speaking country, or split the year between the two.
In your fourth year, you will continue developing your core French and German language skills. You will combine this with language-specific modules such as ‘Modernity of Forms and Forms of Modernity in French Literature: 1850-2000’. You may also choose some comparative culture courses, such as ‘Translation as a Cultural Practice’.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
RR12
Institution code:
L14
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
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International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A level French and/or German. Native French or German speakers will not be accepted onto this scheme.
in a relevant subject with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 credits at Merit, alongside French and/or German at an advanced level
with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects including 6 in French HL and/or German HL
Considered alongside A level French and/or German
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
for details of the fees for Channel Islands and international students, please visit our website for details of the specific fees for the degree programme you wish to study.
Provider information
Bailrigg
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Lancaster
LA1 4YW
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