4-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Social Sciences and Humanities - Continue to Bachelor of Arts - French Studies and Linguistics

This program will prepare students for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a wide range of subjects, including many based at the £10m LICA building. Popular subjects include law, film studies, sociology, linguistics and politics.

This four-year combined degree is provided by the Department of Languages and Cultures and the highly-ranked Department of Linguistics and English Language. It includes an international placement in year 3. A year abroad gives students the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the language and culture. They don’t need to have studied French before as an Intensive course for beginners is offered.

In French Studies the aim is to help students become truly fluent. Taking Linguistics in tandem with French Studies will give them increased awareness of the grammar of the language and allow them to really understand the structure of both English, French, and a wide range of other languages from around the world.

The third year living abroad will give students the opportunity to deepen their intercultural sensitivity and command of the language. Students can study at a partner university or carry out a work placement and practice their language skills in a real-world context. Staff members within the department will work with students to ensure that they are fully equipped before embarking on a year in a French speaking country.

On return to Lancaster, their fourth year allows students to develop their French to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages C1/C2 levels, and they can specialise in particular fields of study. Students could also choose to complete a dissertation on a topic they would like to explore in-depth.

The linguistic, communication and interpersonal skills students will have the opportunity to acquire are highly valued by most employers. The linguistics element of the degree is of professional relevance in many areas, from education to business management, advertising to accountancy. Linguistic awareness is likely to provide a real boost when working for international and multicultural companies and organisations, and this degree programme provides a solid foundation for a career in these areas.

Beginners Languages

Studying a language from beginners level is somewhat intense in nature so students are only allowed to study one language from beginners level. Please bear this in mind when looking at the first year module options. If students apply to study a degree with a language from beginners level, their optional modules will only include higher level languages and modules in other subject areas.