BA French and Philosophy
About this course
BA in French and Philosophy, a French and Francophone Studies and Philosophy degree focused on language acquisition alongside historical and contemporary philosophical inquiry. Students spend the third year abroad studying or working in a French-speaking environment. The first year covers core language acquisition and cultural foundations through Use of French 1, The Making of Modern France, Reading French Texts, and French Oral 1, with options in philosophy. The second year continues language development through Use of French 2 and French Oral 2 alongside optional modules covering historical periods of French literature and philosophical texts. The third year consists of SELCS Year Abroad Term 1 and SELCS Year Abroad Term 2. The fourth year concludes the degree with advanced language proficiency through French Oral 3 and Use of French 3, complemented by optional studies in specialized French history, literature, and political thought.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Previous study of a foreign language is preferred (not necessarily one of the named languages) but not required. Applicants may study two languages at beginner level and may seek advice from the departments concerned if needed.) IB: 38 points (A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. Foreign language preferred.)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 77%: 17 offers from 22 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 92 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 63%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Use of French 1
- The Making of Modern France
- Reading French Texts
- French Oral 1
- Philosophy of Science 1
- Ancient Greek Philosophy
- Early Modern Philosophy
- Knowledge and Reality
- Introduction to Logic 2
- Introduction to Logic 1
- Introduction to Moral Philosophy
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Philosophical Study Skills: Reading, Understanding and Essay Writing
- Use of French 2
- French Oral 2
- Nietzsche
- Why Democracy? Justifications, Critiques and Contemporary Challenges
- Ethics and Society
- An Introduction to Literary Theory
- The Medieval Period
- The Renaissance Period
- Enlightenment and the Revolution: the 18th Century
- Romanticism and Modernity: the 19th Century
- Exploration of Self and Form: The Contemporary Period
- Citizenship and Nationhood in France Today
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 1
- SELCS Year Abroad Term 2
- French Oral 3
- Use of French 3
- German Political and Social Thought
- Advanced Translation
- Comics in French
- Dominating Texts: Literary Power Relations in 20th Century Writing
- Legendary Histories
- Cultures of AIDS in France: History, Policy and Representation
- Gender, Race and Sexuality
- Fiction and the Archives: Rewriting Criminal Stories in Early Modern France
- Discourses of Equality
- Topics in Modern French History: À la guerre comme à la guerre: France and the First World War
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA French and Philosophy at University College London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £59,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for French studies.
What do graduates of BA French and Philosophy at University College 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 French and Philosophy at University College London?
88% 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 Philosophy at University College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA French and Philosophy at University College London?
77% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 17 offers from 22 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA French and Philosophy at University College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA French and Philosophy at University College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.