BA French and International Relations
About this course
BA (Hons) in French and International Relations, a degree in Politics and International Relations and French and Francophone Studies spanning governance, democracy and human rights. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can spend an academic year abroad at a partner institution or undertake approved employment in a country where French is the official language. The first year covers language competence and political foundations through Introduction to International Relations, Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture, Sites and Spaces of International (dis)order, and The French World and the Word. Optional modules in the first year include Doing Politics: Participation, Campaigning, and Change, Introduction to Translation 2, and Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture. The second year progresses with Expressions of French Culture, Global Security, and Theorising Politics and International Relations, alongside optional choices such as Governance in Europe, Language in the Public Space, and Mapping Global Change and Decolonial Futures. The final year involves compulsory study in Justice, Ethics, and World Order(s), Sovereignty, Indigeneity, Resistance, Themes in Contemporary French and Francophone Studies, and the Final Year Project. Optional modules in the final year include Foreign Policy and Diplomacy in a Changing World, Identities on the Move: Francophone Studies in Focus, and Politics and Development in the Middle East.
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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. 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 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 87%
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: 70%
- Left higher education: 20%
- 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: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- 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 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to International Relations
- Introduction to the Study of Language and Culture
- Sites and Spaces of International (dis)order
- The French World and the Word
- Doing Politics: Participation, Campaigning, and Change
- Introduction to Translation 2
- Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture
- Expressions of French Culture
- Global Security
- Theorising Politics and International Relations
- Governance in Europe
- Language in the Public Space
- Mapping Global Change and Decolonial Futures
- Multilingual e-Collaboration: Transposing Current Affairs
- The Politics of Inclusion / Exclusion
- Understanding Culture: Francophone Studies in Focus
- Final Year Project
- Justice, Ethics, and World Order(s)
- Sovereignty, Indigeneity, Resistance
- Themes in Contemporary French and Francophone Studies
- Foreign Policy and Diplomacy in a Changing World
- Identities on the Move: Francophone Studies in Focus
- Multilingualism in Society: Theory and Practice
- Politics and Development in the Middle East
- Sex Strike: Gender and Protest
- Work Placement for Humanities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA French and International Relations 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 Politics.
What do graduates of BA French and International Relations 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 Relations at University of Westminster?
90% 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 Relations at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Does BA French and International Relations 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 Relations at University of Westminster?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.