French Studies and Linguistics (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

From this French Studies and Linguistics (Hons) degree at Lancaster University you’ll graduate with expertise in the French language alongside in-depth cultural knowledge and practical experience. Combining this with Linguistics - an exploration of the science of language - you’ll study how language intersects with psychology, the information sciences and forensics, gaining insight into its broader impact. You will address the most important topics in linguistic research using the very latest tools and techniques.

Careers

By studying French Studies and Linguistics at Lancaster, you will graduate with a set of transferable and specialist skills that are vital to employers, opening up career paths across a range of industries.

As a linguist and cultural expert in an increasingly digital world there are work opportunities in developing chatbots, improving the quality of AI-generated voices and understanding how humans interact with technology. You will be in high demand in roles which require collaboration, communication, leadership skills, and critical thinking, as well as intercultural competencies and creativity.

There are opportunities to further enhance your skills through a live research project or volunteering opportunities. You are also invited to apply for one of our paid research internships. In this role you will work alongside an academic member of staff on an active research project to gain advanced research skills that are valuable across a range of employment settings

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

• Speech and language therapist
• Intelligence analyst linguist
• Language teacher
• Global supply chain manager
• Marketing professional
• Translators or interpreter
• Journalist
• Book editor
• Museum or Gallery Educator
• Author
• Publishing agent

This course also provides the foundation for further study, with many graduates continuing to Master’s and PhD programmes.