French is a major world language, spoken in many parts of Europe, Africa and the Americas. French and Social Policy make an excellent joint honours choice by combining the study of:a modern language in its global cultural, social and political context the distribution of welfare and wellbeing within societies, and the policies which influence that distribution.On this programme, you have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency in French through intensive language study, including a year abroad.You will also explore aspects of French culture, including Francophone:literature and cinemapolitical history and social movementsphilosophical ideasOur courses cover material from the Middle Ages to the 21st Century and include specialist options taught by leading experts in key disciplines, including post-colonial studies and gender studies.You will focus on social and economic change, what causes it, and its consequences for society.Reflecting on how policies are developed, you will learn about the policy-making process in the UK. You will also study the influence of international bodies such as the EU and OECD.