European Studies (French Pathway) with a Year Abroad

Overview

The European Studies (French Pathway) with a Year Abroad BA at King's College London is split between European Studies modules and French-specific modules. You will study a range of modules that cover European politics, political economy, political thought, contemporary history, culture, economics and law, and then focus on French politics, history, language and contemporary culture.

Key benefits

• The department is a founding member of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, which regularly hosts high-profile scholars and practitioners at King's.

• Taught by research-active, multi-national team of academics with the opportunity to specialise in particular fields or politics, government and nation. 

• Your third year will be spent studying abroad providing you with excellent opportunities to engage in French culture and society.

• Opportunities to take part in a broad range of extra-curricular events, from lectures by visiting speakers to the student-organised annual ‘European Week’ where you will debate contemporary issues.

• You will develop analytical and presentational skills valued by employers, opening up career opportunities in politics, diplomacy, administrations, business and journalism.

• Enjoy an unrivalled range of contacts with cultural institutes, libraries, international firms and government agencies.

Career destinations

• Trade Policy Analyst, Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development

• Communications Consultant, Kreab Gavin Anderson

• Event Coordinator, Reed Exhibitions

• Journalism/Writing Intern, New York Times

• Internship with Orange in Brussels

• Internship with the French Embassy in Jordan