BA (Hons) French and Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

BA (Hons) French and Linguistics is a dynamic course designed for students who are passionate about language – how it works, how it’s used, and how it shapes our world. You’ll study French, one of the most widely spoken languages across Europe and the Americas, while also exploring linguistics, the scientific study of language, communication and meaning. From understanding how languages evolve to exploring how they’re structured and learned, you’ll develop a strong theoretical and practical foundation in both areas.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of English | Duration: 4 years full-time, with a period of residence abroad year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course places language learning within the wider context of French studies including culture, society, literature, film and history. The language modules emphasise communicating effectively, and the linguistics modules teach you about sentence structure, meaning, and phonetics and phonology. Year 1 core: French Language and Francophone Culture, French Language and the Francophone World, French Fast Track 1, French Fast Track 2, Morphology and Syntax, Phonetics and Phonology. Year 2 core: French Language in Cultural Contexts, French Language in Professional Contexts, Language Acquisition, Sociolinguistics. Year 3 core: Period of Residence Abroad (Spanish/French). Year 4 core: Discourse Analysis, French Language and Sustainable Futures, French Language and the Graduate World.

Career pathways

A language and linguistics focussed degree allows you to learn many transferable skills that can be used in a multitude of jobs. Teaching, translation and interpreting are popular pathways, but languages graduates are also sought after in many different industries, with recent graduates being offered positions in a variety of different sectors both in the UK and abroad.

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Entry requirements

A level French at Grade C or above, or accepted equivalent, is required for all applicants. Applicants without A level French should contact the University to discuss options. GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM. T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer. IB Diploma - Pass with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including H5 in French. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS tariff points from three Higher Level subjects including H5 in French. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time, with a period of residence abroad year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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