French

Programme Short Name:	BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Load (FT vs PT):	Full Time Part Time
Levels (UG, G, etc):	Undergraduate studies
Course Information:	CAO Code: DN500 CAO Points Range 2015: 335 - 605 Length of Course: 3 Years or BA Intl (4 Years, including one year of study abroad) Average Intake: 125 Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, a third language & three other recognised subjects. Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3. Special Entry Recommendation: We recommend that you study French only if you have at least grade HC3 in Leaving Certificate French, or equivalent. Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for: A-Level/GCSE Other EU Applicants Non-EU Applicants Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Mature Entry Route
Choosing	French can be taken as part of a Joint Honours degree (DN500) or on a part time basis (DN501). Opportunities exist for suitably qualified students to spend an extra year abroad and graduate with a BA (International). If you wish to reach the level of linguistic proficiency required by employers, we recommend that you opt for the four year BA (International) degree. Alternatively, if you wish to study more than one language, with a year abroad, consider DN541 International Languages. Review the other subjects you can study with French by looking at the diagram here.
Why is this subject for me?	In studying French at UCD, you will: develop your communication skills and critical thinking by exploring the language and cultures of France and other Frenchspeaking countries; broaden your understanding and command of a language that is both European and global; and equip yourself for today’s increasingly diverse society and workplace by enhancing your cultural awareness and intellectual flexibility.
What will I study?	You will study the French language and French and francophone literature and culture, developing your linguistic and critical skills across a three-year or four-year degree. First Year Foundations in Language and Literature: French Language I and II Reading French Literature I and II Second Year Expanding Linguistic and Critical Skills: French Language I and II 19th Century Literature I and II Option Modules Third Year Deepening Linguistic and Cultural Awareness: French Language I and II Option Modules Sample option modules include: Baudelaire The Realist Novel Proust Contemporary French Poetry Versailles Reading Racine’s Women Second Language Acquisition Introduction to the Enlightenment French is taught in lectures, classes and through independent study. Assessment is by continuous assessment, in-class tests, mid-term written assignments, project work and end-of-semester exams. For detailed information on subject content click the relevant link below: First Year Second - Third Year
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities	The communication skills, critical awareness, cultural sensitivity and intellectual flexibility fostered by the study of French make it a good foundation for careers in a wide range of areas, including International business International relations Public administration Education Translation and interpreting Journalism and media Tourism Careers in the EU A BA in French may also lead to further study, such as the UCD MA in Modern Languages, or other programmes such as European studies, international relations or translation.
International Study Opportunity:	Students of the Joint Honours degree, DN500, are encouraged to apply to spend an additional year abroad at one of our 13 partner universities across France, Belgium, Switzerland and Canada, graduating with a four year BA (International). Places may be limited and preference will be given to those with better results.
Graduate Profile	"Studying French at UCD has been a truly rewarding experience. I always looked forward to classes as I knew I was going to learn something new. The lecturers and tutors are very friendly and are more than willing to help with any questions you might have. I chose the BA International degree as I wanted to spend a year in France. I thoroughly enjoyed my Erasmus year in Lyon, which helped me gain fluency in the language while making lifelong friends of different nationalities." Germaine Fagan
Related Programs:	Business/Bachelor of Commerce International Degree Course International Languages
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Contact Information:	UCD School of Languages, Cultures & Linguistics Newman Belfield, Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 716 8302 Email: sll@ucd.ie
Categories:	BA French