History of Art and French University of Bristol

Overview

The History of Art and French programme from University of Bristol will give you a grounding in the key skills needed for a history of art degree, enabling you to study a wide range of visual and material culture and to explore some themes in greater depth, while developing your research skills.

You will follow a structured language course in French, as well as explore the richness of French and francophone history and culture, choosing from a range of units in literature, film, history, thought, politics, linguistics and visual culture. You will spend your third year abroad in a French-speaking country, extending your language skills and cultural knowledge. To find out more about studying abroad, visit Centre for Study Abroad.

Teaching is delivered through lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and one-to-one project supervision. Assessments may include presentations, essays, commentaries, exams, collaborative projects, debates, podcasts, video essays, and dissertations.

Our course will ensure you practise a range of skills, which will make you attractive to future employers in the globalised workplace and in the sector of your choice.

Language Studies

• French can be studied from beginners' level and post-A level (or equivalent). 
• All modern languages students have access to our state-of-the-art Multimedia Centre. 
• You can also access extracurricular activities such as talks by visiting speakers, societies, language cafes, student newspapers, and talent shows.