BA Hons French

at University College Cork

Modules

Year 1

• FR1101 Foundation Course in Written and Oral French (10 credits)

• FR1201 Introduction to French Studies (5 credits)
   

You will study one language course, covering grammar, comprehension, oral and auditory work, and one culture course, which is lecture-based. The language classes are small, so participation is a vital part of the learning process.
 

Years 2 and 3

You will take a language class and a literature seminar. Most students take a lecture course on the 17th century (covering politics, architecture, literature, the role of women, art). Options are then available on art, linguistics, writings from North Africa and beyond, politics, theatre, fiction, philosophy.
 

Up to now you will probably have read-only short texts in French, and as your study and skills develop in French, you will be reading books, articles, websites, and watching media in the original language – gradually increasing as you progress through the course and your language improves.
 

As well as learning about these areas of French culture, the idea is that such work will be absolutely necessary to help you get a feel for the language so that you can use it creatively, as well as for answering or asking questions.
 

Some classes take place in the French language (including all language classes), but we will ease you into this, with more in the final year.

Please note that French is also available as an elective in other programmes.
 

A student will not be allowed to select French unless s/he has attained a pass standard in French in the Leaving Certificate examination (or equivalent).  It is recommended that students have attained a H4 in Leaving Certificate French.
 

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & Examinations

The minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.
 

There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.

IELTS*    

• 6.5 Overall

• 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
   

TOEFL iBT    
 

• 90 Overall

• Listening 20

• Reading 19

• Speaking 21

• Writing 20

The fees for BA Hons French may vary from €16,000 to €30,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

Language skills are vital in a globalised economy, and with so many multinationals coming to Ireland the demand is high for French, the most widely spoken language in Europe.
 

Language and cultural knowledge provide career mobility, and many of our graduates are now working in France, Belgium and Switzerland.
 

Studying French at UCC will equip you with language skills and transferable skills in writing and cultural awareness so you can make connections with your peers in other countries.