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.
Many graduates use their language competency to enhance 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:
- French language teacher
- French translator/interpreter
- Tourism consultant
- Conference translator/interpreter
- Foreign language analyst
- International business consultant
The most powerful thing that I learnt at university was the ability to think critically. I carried this ability to analyse and dissect a situation from different angles with me from the classroom to different professional scenarios with relative ease.
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.
The most powerful thing that I learnt at university was the ability to think critically. I carried this ability to analyse and dissect a situation from different angles with me from the classroom to different professional scenarios with relative ease.
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
- Overseas study
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Introductory French 1
- Introductory French 2
- Second Language Learning
- Language Awareness & Cross-Cultural Competence for the Global Workplace
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