Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Sociology] From University of Kent

French is one of the most beautiful romance languages.ÊOutside of France it is spoken as far afield as Canada, the Seychelles,ÊMadagascar and Mali.ÊIt is one of theÊofficial languages of the United Nations, and an important language in the EU.

The University of Kent is an ideal location to study French.ÊCanterbury is the closest British university city to mainland Europe, and our proximity to the Channel ports and Ashford International station means you can be in Paris in just a couple of hours. There are also many French-speaking students on campus, so you have a better chance to immerse yourself in the language than at any other university in the country.

The School of History has established itself as one of the leading History departments in the country, recognised for its research excellence, flexible programmes and quality teaching. You are taught by passionate academics, active researchers and recognised experts. You can tailor your modules to your own interests, and use your expanding knowledge of French culture and language to focus on European history.

The French and History (Hons) programme from University of KentÊincludes a year abroad as part of an Erasmus programme. You could begin to study for a French qualification (Licence), or alternatively you can gain work experience by becoming a language assistant in a French school or by following other career paths.

Careers

This programme prepares you for a variety of career options, including research careers within government and NGOs; museums, galleries and libraries; records management and information officers in a variety of workplaces; journalism; numerous roles in the public sector; teaching; and politics to name but a few.

The Schools of History and European Culture and Languages are committed to providing programmes that allow our students to gain and hone the valuable skills required to meet the demands of the modern workplace. Career prospects for History and languages graduates are wide ranging, due to the valuable transferable skills acquired and developed during the course of study.