Manchester Metropolitan University

French and Linguistics

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

Proficiency in modern languages could help you to gain a competitive edge in the global jobs market. In both the private and public sectors there is demand for professionals with strong language skills who can work in culturally diverse environments. More than 75 million people speak French as their native language.

French is also one of the official languages in Canada, Belgium, and Switzerland and is spoken widely across the North African countries of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, and is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. On this degree you will be absorbed into the eve

Key highlights

  • Includes a period of residence abroad as part of the degree
  • Builds language skills for culturally diverse private and public sector roles

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points A level French at Grade C or above, or accepted equivalent, is required for all applicants.
  • A-level: BCC — or equivalent
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 106
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language
  • International Baccalaureate: 26 — overall or 104 U

Scholarships

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    £2,000 for each year of your degree.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarship

    The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.

  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship

    Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Teacher of English as a foreign language
  • Secondary school French teacher
  • Localisation specialist
  • International business assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £20,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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