Overview

French Studies (Part-time) programme at Birkbeck, University of London will help you become a proficient French speaker, with a critical appreciation of the literature and film, culture and contemporary history of France and French-speaking countries. You will also improve your research and study skills. You can choose option modules from a diverse and challenging syllabus.

This course is particularly aimed at those who would like to take a Master's degree in French, or a degree with a focus on French studies, but who need to bring their written French up to the right level. This course is also aimed at those who do not have a BA honours qualification in French and those with a qualification at, or near, BA level who would like to take a one-year qualification.

Careers and Employability

Graduates go in to careers in international organisations or businesses, translating and teaching, research and journalism. Possible professions include translator, teacher, researcher, or journalist. This degree may also be useful in becoming a Diplomatic Services operational officer or interpreter.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

La France Dechiree: Aspects de l'Histoire Contemporaine Francaise

La France des annees noires

Le Roman Francais Contemporain

Memoire en francais

Modern French Poetry

Montaigne

Racine

Reading Text and Image in the Eighteenth-Century: Diderot and the Tableau

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-14 00:00:00 , International

More details

The university recommends that applicants apply as early as possible and at least six weeks before the start of term.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) in a subject other than French studies or modern languages.

Language skills in French equivalent to A-level plus two years (also equivalent to a pass in French 5).

On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

13560 GBP / year

≈ 13560 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7380 GBP / year

≈ 7380 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time home students: £3,690 per year
Part-time international students: £6,780 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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