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French Studies (Graduate Diploma)

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Course Overview

This course is particularly aimed at those who would like to take a master's degree in French, or a degree with a focus on French studies, but who need to bring their written French up to the right level. It is also aimed at those who do not have a BA honors qualification in French and those with a qualification at, or near, BA level.

This is an undergraduate-level qualification that will prepare you for postgraduate study. Graduate Certificates/Diplomas typically take one to two years to complete and are made up of two, three, or four modules at final-year undergraduate degree level

Graduates can pursue career paths in international organizations or businesses, translating and teaching, research, and journalism. Possible professions include:

translator

teacher

researcher

journalist

diplomatic services operational officer

interpreter.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

Normally a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) in a subject other than French studies or modern languages.

Language skills in French equivalent to A-level plus one year (also equivalent to a pass in French 3).

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this program is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education

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Campus Name

Central London

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Course Level

Postgraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year

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Available Intake

October

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

6540,

12020, (INT)

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