French Studies (Part-time) Birkbeck, University of London

Overview

Why French Studies at Birkbeck, University of London?

Birkbeck, University of London, is renowned for its exceptional academic environment and research-led teaching. The institution is committed to providing a robust educational experience, ranking highly among UK universities. Students benefit from access to a wealth of resources, including workshops, public lectures, and events organised by its esteemed research centres, such as the Centre for French, Francophone and Comparative Studies. The university’s central London location enriches the learning experience, placing students close to cultural landmarks, theatres, and libraries, such as the British Library and Senate House Library.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

The tuition fees for the Graduate Diploma in French Studies (Part-time) are as follows:

• Home students: £3,780 per year
• International students: £6,950 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The Graduate Diploma in French Studies comprises a diverse and challenging syllabus, requiring the completion of modules worth a total of 120 credits. The structure includes:

• One compulsory French language module (30 credits)
• Three to six option modules (90 credits), including:
• Contemporary Literature in French
• Fictions of Enlightenment
• French Thought: from the Renaissance to Postmodernity
• Poetics, Politics, History: Themes in African and Caribbean Literatures in French
• Sensibility and Sociability in the Eighteenth-Century French Novel
• The French Novel of Disillusionment
• Translation from and into French
• Voice, Identity, Gender: Women's Writing in France
• Writing the Self: Autobiographical Narratives in the 20th and 21st Centuries

Careers with French Studies

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in French Studies can explore a variety of career paths, leveraging the skills acquired during their studies. The programme prepares students for roles in sectors such as education, media, and international relations. Potential career opportunities include:

• Translator
• Secondary school teacher
• Researcher
• Journalist
• Diplomatic services operational officer
• Interpreter

Birkbeck’s comprehensive careers service supports students in navigating their career paths, helping them connect their academic experiences with future ambitions. The skills developed throughout the course, including advanced communication, critical thinking, and intercultural awareness, are highly valued in today’s job market.