Bachelor of Arts – French Studies
Bachelor of Arts – French Studies
Studying French is more than simply learning a language, it’s an experience that will open your mind to different cultures, enrich you with knowledge of history, and enable you to engage in real-world issues. Study past and present French and francophone literature, films, contemporary society and popular culture, and gain…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Studying French is more than simply learning a language, it’s an experience that will open your mind to different cultures, enrich you with knowledge of history, and enable you to engage in real-world issues. Study past and present French and francophone literature, films, contemporary society and popular culture, and gain a holistic and stimulating cultural and educational experience.
The major caters for students from beginners to native speakers. Study past and present French and francophone literature, films, contemporary society, and popular culture. You may also opt to participate in an exchange program at leading universities and elite schools throughout France and Canada.
Course Structure
This major is available in three different streams, catering from beginners through to near-native speakers. It is possible to combine French Studies with a second major from within Arts, Biomedical Science, Commerce or Science.
Why study this course?
Achieve high levels of competency in listening, speaking, writing and reading the French language
Experience the rich cultural diversity of one of the world’s major international languages – French is spoken by more than 300 million people worldwide on five continents
Gain a skill that will add value to any career as well as open up exciting new travel opportunities
Have the opportunity to participate in an exchange program at leading universities and elite schools throughout France, Canada or the Pacific islands
You’ll learn to
communicate effectively and proficiently in the French language
interact confidently and successfully in situations involving French cultural conventions
interpret French language texts – written, audio, visual – in the light of French culture and society
understand French and francophone cultures throughout the world and reflect on your own culture
move with accuracy and skill between the English and French languages and cultures
Career Pathways
Whether studying for a major or taking a European language as an elective unit, graduates who have studied French will be well qualified for careers in the diplomatic services, teaching, and interpreting and translating, as well as careers in travel, hospitality, publishing, theatre, commerce, international relations and the entertainment industry. Knowledge of a foreign language is particularly helpful in international banking and law, journalism and communications, medical and scientific areas, music and the arts.
Further Study
This major lays the foundation for further study options at honours and postgraduate level.
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
