University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
In this joint honours course you’ll study English language and literature, alongside the French language and culture. This includes modules in literature, linguistics, history and politics, as well as practical language work. Even if you’re a beginner in French, an intensive beginners’ course will develop your language skills to degree level. The year abroad allows you to immerse yourself in French language and culture, developing your language skills and cultural awareness by studying at a French speaking university, or working in a school or on a work placement. For the English side, you’ll take modules covering drama and performance, English language and applied linguistics, literature (from 1500 to the present), and medieval languages and literatures. By the end of the course, you’ll have a broad understanding of both French and English literature and language.
Modules
You will normally divide your study time equally between French and English, totalling 120 credits of modules per year. In year one, if you start with us as a beginner in French, you will work on a structured language programme to enable rapid progress. If you start at post-A level, your modules are geared to improve your French language skills, and you will take options in culture, politics and linguistics. In English, you will choose three wide-ranging modules from four areas: Medieval English language and literature, literature since 1500, drama and performance and applied linguistics. They will give you a thorough grounding in the relevant areas and influence your studies in years two and four. Your core French language module in year two will prepare you for your year abroad. You will also be able to choose from a range of optional modules covering French literature, culture, history, politics and society. In English, depending on your module choices in your first year, you will choose three modules in your second year that cover at least two areas of study, allowing you to begin to focus your studies while still spanning the rich range of topics encompassed in the discipline. Your third academic year is spent in France or a Francophone country studying at one of our exchange universities, teaching on the British Council assistantship programme or undertaking a work placement with a company. In year four everyone takes the same French language classes and is assessed at degree level in the language. You will also choose optional modules from the areas of French literature, history, politics, society and linguistics, with the option of writing a dissertation under expert supervision. In English you will choose optional modules across at least two of the main areas of the discipline (Medieval English language and literature, literature since 1500, drama and performance and applied linguistics). Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies and the School of English, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- QR31
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - ABBBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher - AB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A - B
Extended Project - A
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including 8.0 in English. If taking post A Level then 8.0 in French. No language qualification is required for beginners pathway.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £21500* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| International | £21500* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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