Immerse yourself in French language and culture.
Courses in this major cover language skills and offer knowledge about some of the major historical, social, literary and philosophical movements in the Francophone world.
You don't need to have any prior knowledge or to have studied French at high school.
Many graduates use their language competency to enhance their employability in fields such as business, education, tourism and politics.
The French major is designed for students who have no previous knowledge of French. If you have completed substantial French study, the French Advanced major is for you.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Business consultant
- French language teacher
- Cultural coordinator
- Consultant/facilitator
- French translator/interpreter
- Tourism consultant
There are so many skills to learn in a humanities degree. It is beneficial for any career path. I hope that my unique study path shows other students that it doesn’t have to be science or humanities – combining the two opens up so much opportunity.
My studies enabled me to spend a semester on exchange in France: an experience which has been invaluable especially during my BA honours year. I will be heading back to France on a scholarship to study my masters.
UQ has provided me with many amazing opportunities to meet people all over the world who are studying in my field. The exchange experience has opened doors to opportunities, people and cultures that would not have otherwise been opened if I had stayed in Brisbane.
There are so many skills to learn in a humanities degree. It is beneficial for any career path. I hope that my unique study path shows other students that it doesn’t have to be science or humanities – combining the two opens up so much opportunity.
My studies enabled me to spend a semester on exchange in France: an experience which has been invaluable especially during my BA honours year. I will be heading back to France on a scholarship to study my masters.
UQ has provided me with many amazing opportunities to meet people all over the world who are studying in my field. The exchange experience has opened doors to opportunities, people and cultures that would not have otherwise been opened if I had stayed in Brisbane.
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Introductory French 1 & 2
- Language Awareness & Cross-Cultural Competence for the Global Workplace
- Second Language Learning
- Cinema in French
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