France is a major actor on the European and world stage and possesses a rich and sophisticated culture. Its language is more important today than it has ever been. The course at Cardiff University will enable you to develop your writing skills through a range of exercises including resumes and essays with your oral and aural skills being practised through a varied pool of audio-video material, websites, films and computer programmes. The emphasis on vocational learning means that you will also have the opportunity to sit the prestigious Paris Chamber of Commerce exam and a French language qualification recognised in France as part of your degree. As a French student, you will be taught within the Schools of European Languages, Translation and Politics – an interdisciplinary centre of excellence and one of the largest and most dynamic schools of its type in the UK.

Modern language degrees provide students with a range of communication and intercultural skills. Students are in high demand both for their cultural awareness and linguistic skills. Graduates in modern languages go on to further study and teaching but are also sought after in telecommunications, in international organisations and institutions, such as the charity sector and European bodies and agencies, and in public administration. The diversity of careers in Modern Languages is testament to the range of linguistic, social and intellectual skills which are integral to modern language training and which are highly valued on the job market. Two very distinct language-related career areas are open for consideration – specialist language careers which revolve around the language concerned and secondly, careers which use language, whilst keeping their main focus on another skill/area of expertise. In 2010, 57% of the School’s graduates were in employment within six months of graduation while a further 31% were engaged in further study.