French Studies (Bachelor of Arts, B.A.)

Students are expected to have French language skills at B1 level under the Common European Framework for Languages. You will have fulfilled the admission requirements with the successful completion of a basic or accelerated course up to the level of Abitur, in the subject of French as an advanced first or second foreign language or newly acquired third foreign language. Foreign languages must be proven or equivalent certificates presented. Applicants who speak French as a native language are not required to supply proof. You can find detailed information online on the Department of Romance Languages and Literature website.

Knowledge of a modern foreign language or Latin is desirable. Adequate German skills are also required.

• Provide fundamental scientific knowledge of French language, literature and culture using selected thematic focuses.
• Student acquisition of key techniques of academic and systematic work, research, written and oral presentation and other key communication skills.
• Convey the ability to critically discuss academic theories and methods, and to handle scientific questions independently.
• Provision of career-related additional qualifications and career-oriented elements, e.g. in the fields of formal and informal education, the media, publishing, cultural management, international organisations and further education, and where relevant preparation for a teaching-related master’s course.
• Basis for an academic career.

Completing the Bachelor of Arts in French Studies enables you to study for a Master of Education as well as for ‘Romance Cultures’, ‘Euromaster for French and Francophone Studies’ and ‘European Literatures’ master’s programmes.

Find out more in the overview of HU study programmes or via the database Hochschulkompass nationwide.

A successful degree in French qualifies graduates for all professional fields that require in-depth knowledge of the French language, literature, and culture, or where linguistic or literary expertise is a core competency. Such fields include, for example, formal and informal education and training, media, publishing, cultural management, public relations, national and international organizations and government agencies, associations, and foundations.

The Bachelor's degree in French with a teaching option prepares students for a Master's degree in education.

Furthermore, a Bachelor's degree in French qualifies graduates for a subsequent Master's degree in linguistics or literary studies.

More information on career prospects and alternatives can be found in the Berufenet database.