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French Studies
 French Studies

Description

French is a major international language and an official working language of the United Nations and many other international organisations. It is a truly global language spoken not only in Europe (France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Luxembourg) but in North America, the Caribbean, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. France exerts a strong cultural influence throughout the world and is a leading trading nation, excelling in such areas as aviation, public transportation, food, wine, fashion, to name a few. France is also a leader in the fields of science and medicine. A sound knowledge of the French language and of French culture is therefore of great advantage to students who intend to major in many areas ((international relations, European studies, business, sciences, cinema, art history, law, medicine, philosophy, etc.). The study of French Studies not only equips students with French communication skills, but enables them to learn more generally about the structure and function of language/s, while the study of French literature, film, linguistics and culture aids in the development of a critical and inquiring mind.

French Studies graduates have pursued careers in a wide variety of fields, from teaching to public and diplomatic service, journalism and the media, administration, private industry and tourism.

Studying French at UNSW

At UNSW, the undergraduate program in French studies caters for students of all levels, from absolute beginners to native French speakers who have a "Baccalauréat" or equivalent qualification. A flexible entry system allows students to enrol in the language course that will build on their existing language skills. Students with prior knowledge of French or background speakers are required to undergo a placement evaluation available on the website of the School of International Studies in order to gain entry to the appropriate language course.

The School of International Studies also offers an Honours year and opportunities for postgraduate study through the degrees of Master of Arts (by Research) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).



Advanced French can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3400 Arts Major FREND13400
3402 Media and Communications Major FREND13402
   

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Advanced French Studies can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3403 Arts Major
Minor
FRENB13403
FRENB23403
3408 Arts (Dance) Education Minor FRENB23408
3417 Language Studies Major FRENE13417
3424 International Studies Major FRENB13424
3427 Music/Arts Major
Minor
FRENB13427
FRENB23427
3502 Commerce Major FRENB13502
3522 Commerce/Arts Major
Minor
FRENB13522
FRENB23522
3538 Commerce (International) Major FRENB13538
3539 Commerce (Liberal Studies) Major FRENB13539
3543 Economics Major FRENB13543
3552 Economics/Arts Major
Minor
FRENB13552
FRENB23552
3554 Commerce (Co-op) Major FRENB13554
3704 Engineering / Arts Major
Minor
FRENB13704
FRENB23704
3845 Arts / Medicine Major
Minor
FRENB13845
FRENB23845
3930 Science/Arts Major
Minor
FRENB13930
FRENB23930
3931 Advanced Science/Arts Major
Minor
FRENB13931
FRENB23931
3933 Advanced Mathematics/Arts Major
Minor
FRENB13933
FRENB23933
3987 Science (International) Minor FRENB23987
4037 Social Work/Arts Major
Minor
FRENB14037
FRENB24037
4054 Arts / Education (Secondary) Major
Minor
FRENB14054
FRENB24054
4760 Arts / Law Major
Minor
FRENB14760
FRENB24760
4765 International Studies / Law Major FRENB14765
4806 Art Theory/Arts Major FRENB14806
4812 Fine Arts/Arts Major FRENB14812
   

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French can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3400 Arts Major FRENA13400
3402 Media and Communications Major FRENA13402
   

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French Studies can be studied in the following Programs 

Program Code & Name At the Level of Plan
3400 Arts Honours FRENCH3400
3403 Arts Minor
Major
Honours
FRENA23403
FRENC13403
FRENCH3403
3408 Arts (Dance) Education Minor FRENA23408
3417 Language Studies Major FRENA13417
3424 International Studies Major
Honours
FRENC13424
FRENCH3424
3427 Music/Arts Minor
Major
Honours
FRENA23427
FRENC13427
FRENCH3427
3502 Commerce Major FRENC13502
3522 Commerce/Arts Minor
Major
FRENA23522
FRENC13522
3538 Commerce (International) Major FRENC13538
3539 Commerce (Liberal Studies) Major FRENC13539
3543 Economics Major FRENC13543
3552 Economics/Arts Minor
Major
FRENA23552
FRENC13552
3554 Commerce (Co-op) Major FRENC13554
3704 Engineering / Arts Minor
Major
FRENA23704
FRENC13704
3845 Arts / Medicine Minor
Major
FRENA23845
FRENC13845
3930 Science/Arts Minor
Major
FRENA23930
FRENC13930
3931 Advanced Science/Arts Minor
Major
FRENA23931
FRENC13931
3933 Advanced Mathematics/Arts Minor
Major
FRENA23933
FRENC13933
3987 Science (International) Minor FRENA23987
4037 Social Work/Arts Minor
Major
Honours
FRENA24037
FRENC14037
FRENCH4037
4054 Arts / Education (Secondary) Minor
Major
Honours
FRENA24054
FRENC14054
FRENCH4054
4760 Arts / Law Minor
Major
FRENA24760
FRENC14760
4765 International Studies / Law Major FRENC14765
4806 Art Theory/Arts Major FRENC14806
4812 Fine Arts/Arts Major FRENC14812
   

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© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.