Overview

English Literature with French (Hons) from University of York degree enables you to bring your developing knowledge of the language and culture of French-speaking countries into dialogue with your literary studies.

Key facts

Develop your language proficiency. You'll be taught in the language you’re learning, with a focus on society, politics and culture. Guided by our supportive staff, many of whom are native speakers, you’ll rapidly develop your fluency and knowledge. If you choose French as a beginner (ab initio), you’ll be amazed at how you progress.

Flexibility to add a Placement Year or Study Abroad. You’d then graduate with a BA in English with French (with Placement Year) or BA in English with French (with Study Abroad). Whether you’re interested in gaining experience in a particular industry or looking to expand your horizons by studying in another country, we’ll support you in exploring the options available to you.

Gain valuable skills that will set you up for a range of careers. You’ll develop your own research projects that address different briefs, learning to think critically, analyse texts, and develop persuasive arguments. Our Careers and Employability Coordinator will help you to think about these skills in relation to employability and to navigate the resources and opportunities available, including internships, a placement year, and more. We regularly advertise careers events by industry experts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing Modernity
Reading Now
Other Worlds
Empire and Aftermaths
French Language and Cultures: Upper intermediate
Understanding French Cultures and Societies
Intensive French Language and Cultures: Beginner
Understanding French-speaking Cultures and Societies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Literature French studies View 169 other Bachelors in French studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

61

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

AAB including an A in English Literature (English Language and Literature is also acceptable)

Access to Higher Education Diploma

36 credits at Distinction, including at least 9 credits in Literature-related units, and 9 credits at Merit or higher

BTEC National Extended Diploma

DDD with an additional A Level or equivalent qualification in English Literature at grade A

European Baccalaureate

80% overall, with 85% in English Literature

International Baccalaureate

35 points including 6 in English Literature at Higher Level (Higher Level English Language and Literature is also acceptable).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26900 GBP / year

≈ 26900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

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