Study cultural heritage, from the history of art and architecture to French and francophone culture. Spend a year abroad and discover new ways of viewing the world.

At York, you can choose:

• a degree combining two languages (you can study one of these as a beginner, ‘ab initio).
• a degree combining one language and another subject.

Gain an exciting and fresh perspective on the history of human expression through studying art and French, graduating with skills highly prized by employers across a wide range of industries. You'll explore an extraordinary variety of art and architecture, covering a wide range of time periods and cultures - from north Africa to contemporary digital culture. By studying French alongside art history, you'll have a deeper understanding of art collections around the globe, particularly those in French and francophone culture

We have a distinctive approach to studying languages. From the start, you'll be taught in the language you are learning. Our expert staff, many of whom are first language speakers, will support you to develop your fluency and communication skills rapidly. If you choose a language as a beginner (ab initio), youll join post-A level students in your second year. Youll be amazed how much you can achieve.

Youll join a vibrant modern languages and history of art community, with regular academic and community events and talks. Were both highly international departments, and have excellent partnerships with other universities and organisations which you can work with during your year abroad.

Careers and skills

• Our interdisciplinary course equips you with effective communication, critical thinking and project management skills, which translate readily into any work context. You'll be valued in the workplace for your ability to lead in project work and undertake independent research.
• The combination of the analytic, transcultural, and communicative competencies you'll learn during your degree ensures that you are a highly sought-after graduate. You'll become proficient in all aspects of managing small-scale linguistic analysis projects, from identifying the research questions, to communicating the findings. This skill set will open the door to many different careers.