French

A-level French involves the study of all aspects of French vocabulary and grammar. You’ll focus on the key skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. You’ll also study the novel L’Etranger by Albert Camus and the film LaHaine, directed By Mathieu Kassovitz.

6 or above in French

AQA.

There are two written exams and an oral. The oral is worth 30% of the final mark. The written paper which focuses on listening, reading, writing and translation is worth 50% and the literature and film paper is worth 20%.

Studying A-level French opens many exciting opportunities. Speaking French is a rare and valuable skill that employers highly appreciate. It allows you to apply for French or combined honours degrees at any university. Many students choose courses like International Law or International Business, where knowing a second language is essential. Graduates often pursue careers in law, business, and politics, or work in translation, travel, and tourism. Teaching, publishing, HR, and journalism are also popular fields. Interestingly, former French students have gone on to become doctors, dentists, and vets, proving the language’s versatility in many professions.

For further information on careers in French, please visit:

What can I do with a modern languages degree? | Prospects.ac.ukTo explore top-ranked universities for studying French and view available courses, please visit:

Best UK universities for languages & linguistics – league table | Languages | The GuardianTo see the current jobs available with a French degree, please visit:

What Can You Do With a French Degree? (13 Jobs and Benefits) | Indeed.com

Students frequently combine French with History, all English courses, Law, Psychology, Business Studies and Sociology. But we’ve had many students who have successfully combined French with science A-levels or Maths. The ability to speak a second language is central to so many professions - it’s hard to see where French can’t take you!

One-to-one support is always available whenever you need it. You will have weekly conversation classes with our French assistant and a small group of other students. We have an excellent range of resources on paper and online for you to borrow.

We run regular trips to Home in Manchester where there are great opportunities to watch films and listen to lectures about all things French.

French is spoken on all 5 continents and is the official language of 29 nations. Worldwide, there are currently around 125 million people studying French.