BA (Hons) History and French in Bristol United Kingdom | University of Bristol

This program merges comprehensive historical understanding and refined research abilities from a history degree with deep cultural insights and advanced language proficiency acquired through French studies. The curriculum provides a stimulating intellectual journey with diverse options to explore your personal academic interests.

You'll become part of two expansive departments featuring scholars across numerous specialties, with opportunities to cultivate expertise and research methodologies in both fields while examining their connections. Both departments foster strong research-teaching integration, creating a dynamic educational atmosphere where instructors incorporate cutting-edge findings into their lessons.

You'll undertake a systematic French language program while discovering the richness of French and francophone heritage through various modules covering literature, cinema, history, philosophy, politics, linguistics, and visual arts. Your third year abroad lets you examine historical themes within the unique cultural setting of a French-speaking nation, either through academic study or professional placements. University study options will emphasize historical subjects, while work placements will focus on heritage-related positions.
In your final year, you'll independently investigate the connections between history and French through a research dissertation requiring analysis of French-language sources. This dual expertise in history, language, and culture will position you perfectly to bridge intercultural communication across borders.

Instruction occurs through various formats including lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, and individual supervision. Evaluation methods encompass presentations, essays, analyses, examinations, group projects, debates, podcasts, video essays, and research papers.

Our program develops versatile skills that enhance your employability in today's globalized job market across various professional sectors.

French studies are available for both beginners and advanced students (A-level equivalent or higher). All language students can utilize our cutting-edge Multimedia Center and participate in extracurricular activities like guest lectures, cultural societies, language exchanges, student publications, and performance events.