French and Linguistics - BA (Hons)

BA (Hons) French and Linguistics is a dynamic course designed for students who are passionate about language – how it works, how it’s used, and how it shapes our world. You’ll study French, one of the most widely spoken languages across Europe and the Americas, while also exploring linguistics, the scientific study of language, communication and meaning. From understanding how languages evolve to exploring how they’re structured and learned, you’ll develop a strong theoretical and practical foundation in both areas. You’ll be part of a multicultural learning community, surrounded by academics, international students, and exchange students who use French every day in real contexts. This environment helps bring French to life and builds your confidence as a communicator. At the same time, your linguistics learning will introduce you to areas such as phonetics, grammar, language acquisition, and applied linguistics, with examples drawn from English and other languages. Your learning will be shaped by active researchers whose work has real‑world impact, from forensic linguistics to accent mapping and studies on the implication of how language is used in policy documents. They bring their research to the classroom, ensuring your knowledge stays cutting‑edge and relevant. A key highlight of the degree is a year abroad in France, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in French language and culture, growing in independence, fluency and confidence. This experience, combined with your academic training, helps prepare you for a wide range of language‑focussed careers upon graduation. Period of residence abroad will take place in a French-speaking country and will be subject to any international travel restrictions andor availability. Features and Benefits Broaden your horizons - You’ll spend your third year abroad in France, allowing you to develop your language skills and immerse yourself in the culture. Enhance your employability - Internships, volunteering and Rise at Manchester Met allow you to learn career-ready skills beyond the focus of your course. Prepare for your career - We coach practical skills for work including communication skills, presentation skills, essay and report writing, summary skills, interview and questionnaire techniques, and digital literacy skills. Language expertise - The majority of our academic, research and support staff are native speakers of French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese. We also have connections with language groups across Manchester to ensure you can converse in your chosen language. Linguistics expertise - You'll be taught by leading researchers in the field, with real-world linguistic experience, including the identification of notorious criminals in forensic linguistics and research on Greater Manchester’s regional accents. Interesting research specialisms - The Film, Languages and Media in Education (FLAME) pioneering research group is dedicated to the development of research and knowledge exchange and is run by academic staff in the school.