French - Languages for All

Why French?

The French language is spoken by 270 million people worldwide – from arctic Canada, through Europe and Africa, to the islands of the South Pacific.

About the modules

Our French modules are open to all students (for credits or not), members of staff, and members of the public.

Available on an academic year or semester basis, the modules aim to develop language competence and cultural knowledge for professional and recreational purposes through small group weekly classes and guided independent learning.

Levels

If you are unsure about your level, let us know when applying and we will invite you for a short interview to understand your previous experience and current needs.

Beginner

Choose this level if you are a complete beginner, have learnt some vocabulary with Duolingo, or studied the language during secondary school (pre-GCSE) but have not engaged with the language since then.

• Academic year: LAS1152 French Beginner (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS197 French Beginner 1 (10 credits)
• Spring:
  • LAS197 French Beginner 1 (Repeat of Autumn module) (10 credits)
  • LAS161 French Beginner 2 (Continuation of LAS197) (10 credits)

Post-Beginner

Choose this level if you have a recent GCSE grade 6 or below or a higher GCSE grade from over five years ago.

• Academic year: LAS1153 French Post-Beginner (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS194 French Post-Beginner 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS173 French Post-Beginner 2 (10 credits)

Intermediate

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Beginner or Post-Beginner, have a GCSE grades 7-9, an equivalent qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS2193 French Intermediate (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS285 French Intermediate 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS2126 French Intermediate 2 (10 credits)

Higher Intermediate

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Intermediate, an AS level Grades A-C, an A level below Grade C, an equivalent qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS2194 French Higher Intermediate (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS2145 French Higher Intermediate 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS2106 French Higher Intermediate 2 (10 credits)

Advanced

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Higher Intermediate, an A level grade A-C, an equivalent qualification, or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS1119 French Advanced (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS205 French Advanced 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS2176 French Advanced 2 (10 credits)

Higher Advanced

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Advanced or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS2182 French Higher Advanced (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS2119 French Higher Advanced 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS2112 French Higher Advanced 2 (10 credits)

Proficient

Choose this level if you have successfully completed Higher Advanced or can demonstrate equivalent competence.

• Academic year: LAS372 French Proficient (20 credits)
• Autumn: LAS383 French Proficient 1 (10 credits)
• Spring: LAS397 French Proficient 2 (10 credits)

Apply now

Once you have decided on the appropriate level for you, apply using the link below. If the applications are not currently open, you will be directed to register your interest instead.

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