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Major

French

Bachelors of Information Technology / Arts
Overview Study details

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.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for modern languages

QS World University Rankings 2025

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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:

  • Foreign language analyst
  • French language teacher
  • French translator/interpreter
  • Consultant/facilitator
  • Tourism consultant
  • Conference translator/interpreter
Julia Clyne

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.

Julia Clyne
Graduate, Bachelor of Arts (French and Religion)
Amy Bergman

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.

Amy Bergman
Graduate, Bachelors of Arts (Honours) in French / Laws (Honours)
Julia Clyne

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.

Julia Clyne
Graduate, Bachelor of Arts (French and Religion)
Amy Bergman

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.

Amy Bergman
Graduate, Bachelors of Arts (Honours) in French / Laws (Honours)

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 and Globalisation: Advanced Intercultural Communication

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