BA French Studies
About this course
BA in French Studies, a French and Francophone Studies degree focused on language, literature, history, and culture within global contexts. The course includes a compulsory year spent studying abroad in France or another French-speaking country, and offers compatibility with the Gateway to Business Programme. Students can also select optional modules in Translation Studies, cross-school subjects, or a second language, alongside core language study.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB to include French. IB: 32 points to include 5 in Higher Level French.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 92%: 23 offers from 25 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 40%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 41%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA French Studies at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £44,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for French studies.
What do graduates of BA French Studies at University of Warwick do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA French Studies at University of Warwick?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA French Studies at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA French Studies at University of Warwick?
92% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 23 offers from 25 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA French Studies at University of Warwick 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 Studies at University of Warwick?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.