French and History BA (Hons)
University of Warwick
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Develop an in-depth knowledge of French language and culture and a multifaceted understanding of historical processes with our BA in French and History.On this course you will develop an in-depth knowledge of French language and culture, and a multifaceted understanding of historical processes.A French and History degree will allow you to select modules focusing on areas ranging from French and Francophone literature, cinema and politics. Modules also cover topics including the history of the ...Read more

Develop an in-depth knowledge of French language and culture and a multifaceted understanding of historical processes with our BA in French and History.On this course you will develop an in-depth knowledge of French language and culture, and a multifaceted understanding of historical processes.A French and History degree will allow you to select modules focusing on areas ranging from French and Francophone literature, cinema and politics. Modules also cover topics including the history of the Renaissance, the modern history of Britain, France and Russia, and the history of the non-European world.You will normally spend your second or third year abroad, consolidating and enhancing your learning.

Key stats

French
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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64/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
French Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
French Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
History
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
What students say
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madihah
28 Feb 25

The environment and atmosphere of the campus is very enjoyable and pleasant. There are many learning areas to do work and chill with friends. In my opinion, although the library..Read more

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Alice
25 Feb 25

The campus has great facilities but it could be improved as a lot of the courses are outdated...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

On this course you will follow a core French language programme entering at beginners’ or advanced level.Advanced route: AAB to include grade A in History and grade B in French.Beginner route: AAB to include grade A in A Level History, and A Level grade B or GCSE grade A/7 in a modern or classical language.

On this course you will follow a core French language programme entering at beginners’ or advanced level.Advanced route: 34 to include 6 in Higher Level History and 5 in Higher Level French.Beginner route: 34 to include 6 in Higher Level History, and 5 at Higher Level or GCSE grade A/7 in a modern or classical language.

Popular A-level subjects

French Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

French
99%
English Literature
44%
History
39%
Mathematics
17%
Spanish
17%
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History

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
73%
English Literature
39%
Psychology
28%
Mathematics
20%
Government & Politics
18%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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University of Warwick
Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canley  0.8 miles away

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