BA French and International Communication
About this course
BA (Hons) in French and International Communication, a French and Francophone Studies and Liberal Arts degree focused on global communication, cultural analysis, and language proficiency. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose a 3-year full-time route or add an optional academic year abroad or work placement in a country where French is the official language. The first year builds foundational knowledge through Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication, Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture, The French World and the Word, and World Varieties of English, with optional modules such as Introduction to Translation and Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture. The second year advances linguistic and cultural study via Difference and the Visual: Representation, Meaning and Identity, Expressions of French Culture, and Language in the Public Space, alongside optional topics like Multilingual e-Collaboration: Transposing Current Affairs and Understanding Culture: Francophone Studies in Focus. The final year consolidates expertise through Mediation in International Contexts, Professionalising International Communication, Themes in Contemporary French and Francophone Studies, and the Final Year Project, which offers a choice of pathways including a Professional Transcreation Project. Further specialisation is available through optional modules such as Identities on the Move: Francophone Studies in Focus, Multilingualism in Society: Theory and Practice, Sex Strike: Gender and Protest, and Work Placement for Humanities.
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Entry requirements
A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM. BTEC Diploma – DD. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We are ideally looking for evidence of successful language learning, formal or informal, in the applicant’s personal statement. We accept students at Beginners’ and Intermediate levels. Proficient students (native speaker level) will be directed towards our BA in Languages and Translation as a more appropriate course. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 100%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 76%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
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: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication
- Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture
- The French World and the Word
- World Varieties of English
- Introduction to Translation (available to intermediate students)
- Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture
- Difference and the Visual: Representation, Meaning and Identity
- Expressions of French Culture
- Language in the Public Space
- Multilingual e-Collaboration: Transposing Current Affairs
- Understanding Culture: Francophone Studies in Focus
- Final Year Project
- Mediation in International Contexts
- Professionalising International Communication
- Themes in Contemporary French and Francophone Studies
- Identities on the Move: Francophone Studies in Focus
- Multilingualism in Society: Theory and Practice
- Sex Strike: Gender and Protest
- Work Placement for Humanities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA French and International Communication at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for French studies.
What do graduates of BA French and International Communication at University of Westminster do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA French and International Communication at University of Westminster?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA French and International Communication at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 90 UCAS points.
Does BA French and International Communication at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA French and International Communication at University of Westminster?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.