Overview

Along with translation, philosophy, visual culture and linguistics, you will study a wide range of topics, including history, literature, music, theatre, politics and the connections France has to other countries.

The Arts - French (Hons) course at University College Cork brings together a sense of French culture, its role in the world, and the value of the language – one of the two working languages of many institutions, such as the European Union.

Careers Information

Language skills are vital in a globalised economy, and with so many multinationals coming to Ireland the demand is high for French, the most widely spoken language in Europe.Language and cultural knowledge provide career mobility, and many of our graduates are now working in France, Belgium and Switzerland.Studying French at UCC will equip you with language skills and transferable skills in writing and cultural awareness so you can make connections with your peers in other countries.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Written and Oral French

French Studies

You will take a language class and a literature seminar. Most students take a lecture course on the 17th century (covering politics, architecture, literature, the role of women, art). Options are then available on art, linguistics, writings from North Africa and beyond, politics, theatre, fiction, philosophy.

Up to now you will probably have read-only short texts in French, and as your study and skills develop in French, you will be reading books, articles, websites, and watching media in the original language – gradually increasing as you progress through the course and your language improves.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Liberal Arts French studies View 12 other Bachelors in French studies in Ireland

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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

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A student will not be allowed to select French unless s/he has attained a pass standard in French in the Leaving Certificate examination (or equivalent). It is recommended that students have attained a H4 in Leaving Certificate French.

Non-EU applicants are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such applicants are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18500 EUR / year

≈ 18500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

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

Funding

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