Overview

In the French Studies and English Literature (Hons) at Lancaster University you’ll read the greats as well as the voices that history has overlooked. You’ll read widely, closely, and deeply, experiencing literature in a host of new and immersive ways.

You’ll graduate with expertise in the French language alongside in-depth cultural knowledge and practical experience.

Careers

What careers can I pursue with a degree in French Studies and English Literature?

By studying French Studies and English Literature at Lancaster, you will graduate with a set of transferable skills that are vital to employers, opening doors to a wide range of career destinations.

You will be in high demand in roles which require clarity of writing, persuasive argumentation, collaboration, communication, leadership skills, and critical thinking, as well as intercultural competencies and creativity.

Graduates of this programme might choose to pursue careers in roles such as:

Intelligence Analyst Linguist
Global Supply Chain Manager
Translator or Interpreter
Language Teacher
Civil servant or diplomatic service officer
Marketing professional
Journalist
Book Editor
Cultural Consultant
Museum or Gallery Educator
Author
Publishing agent
Game writer
Copywriter

This programme will also prepare you to move into more advanced study including a master’s programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literature and Place
Literature in Time
Critical Practice
Critical Theory
Austen and the Brontës
Contemporary Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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87

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

French studies British Studies View 173 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

87

OR

4.5

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

58

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels: ABB. This should include grade B in French, or if this is to be studied from beginners' level, you should have AS grade B or A level grade B in another foreign language, or GCSE grade 7/A in a foreign language.
Access to HE Diploma: Our typical entry requirement would be 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to have appropriate evidence of language ability.
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM accepted alongside appropriate evidence of language ability.
International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. This should include 6 in HL French or other appropriate evidence of language learning ability.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26300 GBP / year

≈ 26300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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Key information

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Language

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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