French and History, BA (Hons)

Studying French at Strathclyde University will give you the chance to become a fluent linguist and, with our year abroad programme, an opportunity to experience living, working and/or studying in another country. Studying history – the story of humanity through the ages – develops your knowledge of the past and gives you a better understanding of the present. Throughout your studies you will receive excellent training in areas such as problem-solving, communication, research methods and interpretation.Why French and History at Strathclyde?Ranked in the UK Top 10 in the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021Focus on professional language skills and contemporary culture.Study abroad with our partners in Paris, Dijon and Angers.Honours students spend a year abroad after Year 3, usually working as an English-speaking teaching assistant, gaining experience on a work placement, or studying at a foreign institution. Spend up to two years abroad – one on exchange to a partner university and one as an English-language assistant in a French School.Stevenson Exchange Scholarship – a competitive award with funding towards a project undertaken while abroad.French can also be studied within the LLB Honours Law with a Modern Language.Combine French with selected business subjects.Your CareerGraduates are currently working in a variety of environments around the world.Recent graduate roles include:Business ExecutiveProfessional LinguistResearcherIT ExpertJournalistLawyerEntrepreneur