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 translator/interpreter
- French language teacher
- Conference translator/interpreter
- Tourism consultant
- Foreign language analyst
- International business translator/interpreter
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.
Graduate, Bachelor of Arts (French and Religion)
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.
Graduate, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in French/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
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.
Graduate, Bachelor of Arts (French and Religion)
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.
Graduate, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in French/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
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How you'll learn
In 2023, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Overseas study
- Workshops
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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