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Learn one of the world's most influential languages while gaining valuable communication and intercultural skills.
Entry routes

Key information

NFQ Level NFQ Level 8
Duration Four years
Attendance Full-time

You will study diverse topics and texts related to the French and Francophone world. The FR41 module suite, beginning in your first semester, integrates language study with the treatment of a range of subject areas including social media, cinema, politics, modern literature and thought, work and business, and translation. The FR46 module suite, starting in semester three for those who continue with French, focuses on a range of literary and cultural topics designed to deepen your experience and competence in the language.

Modules are subject to change.

Advanced French

Semester 1

Module codeModule title
FR4141French Language & Society 1

Semester 2

Module codeModule title
FR4142French Language & Society 2

Semester 3

Module codeModule title
FR4143French Language & Society 3
FR4623French Literature and Culture 3

Semester 4

Module codeModule title
 Cooperative Education Work Placement

Semester 5

Module codeModule title
 Erasmus/Exchange placement with a partner institution abroad

Semester 6

Module codeModule title
FR4146French Language & Society 4
FR4626French Literature and Culture 4

Semester 7

Module codeModule title
FR4147French Language and Society 5
FR4627French Literature and Culture 5

Semester 8

Module codeModule title
FR4148French Language and Society 6
FR4628French Literature and Culture 6

Beginner French

Semester 1

Module codeModule title
FR4101French for Beginners 1

Semester 2

Module codeModule title
FR4102French for Beginners 2

Semester 3

Module codeModule title
FR4103 French for Beginners 3
FR4104 French for Beginners 4

Semester 4

Module codeModule title
 Cooperative Education Work Placement

Semester 5

Module codeModule title
 Erasmus/Exchange placement with a partner institution abroad

Semester 6

Module codeModule title
FR4146French Language & Society 4
FR4626French Literature and Culture 4

Semester 7

Module codeModule title
FR4147French Language and Society 5
FR4627French Literature and Culture 5

Semester 8

Module codeModule title
FR4148French Language and Society 6
FR4628French Literature and Culture 6
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