BA French and History
About this course
BA (Hons) in French and Francophone Studies. Core topics include Historical Research, Research Methods, Project Management, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme includes a year abroad in the third year, undertaken at a partner university or as a British Council English Language Assistantship. Students complete an independent History Dissertation using primary and secondary sources.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: One of the following subjects is required: A Level History, or a suitable alternative such as Classical Civilisation, English, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Government and Politics, Sociology or Law Typical offer – BCC-BBC. IB: 28 points (including 5 in HL History, or a suitable alternative such as English, Philosophy or Social and Cultural Anthropology)
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 43%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 9%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Global Histories: Defining Moments
- World Languages and Cultures
- Pre-Modern Movements: Crusades, Rebellions, Revolutions
- Modern Spaces: Cultures, Conflicts, Identities
- French: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Fake History and Conspiracy Theories
- Challenging History
- Configuring Contemporary France
- Experiential Learning: Curious Chester
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Languages Immersive Year
- Languages Immersive Summer
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- History Dissertation
- History Special Subject 1 - Presenting History
- Languages in the Business World
- Future French
- Voicing Global Identities
- Guided Personal Project
- History at the Cutting Edge
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA French and History at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for French studies.
What do graduates of BA French and History at University of Chester do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA French and History at University of Chester?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA French and History at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BA French and History at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA French and History at University of Chester?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.