French

About this course

French is one of the world's major languages, spoken across Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond, and carrying an extraordinary literary, philosophical, and cultural heritage. Studying French at degree level means developing genuine linguistic competence, the ability to speak, write, read, and understand French with confidence and precision, while also engaging seriously with the cultures, histories, and societies of French-speaking communities worldwide. A French degree is an education in language as a system, in literature and cultural production, and in the intercultural awareness that comes from sustained engagement with another way of seeing the world. At the University of Leeds, this four-year full-time programme includes a sandwich placement year and work placement opportunities, giving you professional experience alongside your linguistic and cultural studies. You will deve

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 45% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →

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