BA Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (French)
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BA in Politics and International Relations and French and Francophone Studies, combining political systems with the French language and Francophone cultures. Core topics include policy analysis, communication and writing, critical and analytical thinking, and global and comparative perspective. The course is taught jointly by two departments. A compulsory year abroad in a French-speaking country is formally assessed as part of the degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (Required subjects: At least one A-level in an essay based subject. We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C) Grade B at A-level in French for the advanced level language pathway. For the beginners' language pathway there is no language requirement.) IB: 6,5,5 at Higher level or 32 points overall. Including an essay-based subject
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (French) (LR21) at Royal Holloway, University of London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
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: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 43%
- South East: 31%
- South West: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to International Relations
- Introduction to Politics and Government
- French Language: Culture and Translation
- French Ab Initio Written I
- French Ab Initio Oral I
- French Advanced Oral I
- French Advanced Written I
- Key French Texts: The Individual and Society
- The Visual Image in French Culture and Society
- Understanding the European Union: Politics and Theory
- French Language II
- Democracy in Britain
- Contemporary Political Theory
- International Political Economy
- War and Security in World Politics
- Modern Political Thought
- Introduction to Political Communication
- Government and Politics of the United States
- Politics Outside the West
- Writing Romance and Desire
- Cinema in France
- Advanced French Translation: Skills and Practice
- Year Abroad
- European Union Public Policy
- Pratique du Français III
- US Foreign Policy - History
- Young People's Politics
- Leadership, Power and the British Prime Ministership
- Visual Politics
- American Political Development
- The Politics of Russia and Eastern Europe
- Politics in Action: The Politics and International Relations Experience Placement
- Political Theories of Freedom
- Politics of the Law and Rights
- Comparative Political Leadership
- Military Change in the 21st Century
- Radical Political Theory I: Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche
- Foundations in Middle East Politics
- Global Health Policy
- Politics and Government of Africa
- Politics of South Asia
- Social Diversity and Political Representation
- Parliamentary Studies
- Freedom of Expression: Concepts and Controversies
- Latin American Politics
- Image, Identity and Consumer Culture in Post-war Fiction and Film
- Villains and Villainy in Early Modern French Theatre
- Text and Image in France: from Cubism to the Present
- Blindness and Vision in French Culture
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (French) at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £38,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (French) at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (French) at Royal Holloway, University of London?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (French) at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (French) at Royal Holloway, University of London 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 Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (French) at Royal Holloway, University of London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.