French and Portuguese Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - French and Portuguese Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
The emphasis in the BA in French and Portuguese is on linguistic proficiency and inter-cultural awareness; language and identity are at the core of the programme. You will be critically reflecting on a variety of contemporary issues, historical periods and geographical areas (France and Portugal, but also for example, Brazil, Portuguese-speaking Africa, and the Francophone Caribbean), explored through a range of media including art, cinema, linguistics and literature. The degree includes residency (c.8 months) in a Francophone and/or Lusophone country.
The emphasis in the BA in French and Portuguese is on linguistic proficiency and inter-cultural awareness; language and identity are at the core of the programme. You will be critically reflecting on a variety of contemporary issues, historical periods and geographical areas (France and Portugal, but also for example, Brazil, Portuguese-speaking Africa, and the Francophone Caribbean), explored through a range of media including art, cinema, linguistics and literature. The degree includes residency (c.8 months) in a Francophone and/or Lusophone country.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-15
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A28-C30
Institution Code
Q75
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Post A-level French ABB including A-level French. Note: for applicants who have not studied A-level French then AS-level French grade B would be acceptable in lieu of A-level French. Beginners French ABB + GCSE French grade B/6 or GCSE grade B/6 in another modern language (not GCSE English Language). Note: If the language is studied at a higher level then the grade required at that level must be achieved. The Beginners' option is not available to those who have studied A-level or AS-level French. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Including grade B in French. Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two.
Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including grade B in French. Separate targets are shown for Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers but offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Successful completion of IBD with 33 points overall including 6(French),5,5 at Higher Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
H2,H3,H3,H3,H3
Advanced option is available in French. Applicants should have Higher Level grade H3 in French. Beginners option is available in French. Applicants should have Ordinary Level grade O3 in French or Ordinary Level grade O3 in another modern language (not English). Note: If the language is studied at a higher level then the grade required at that level must be achieved.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,985 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Wales, Scotland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £22,400 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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