French/English Literature BA (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
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Qualification

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

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Main Site (Aberystwyth)

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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

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Main Site (Aberystwyth)

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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If you are interested in enhancing, broadening, and developing your voice and if you want to explore, discover and immerse yourself in the words that have shaped our world, then a degree in French and English Literature at Aberystwyth University is for you. Our cross-disciplinary degree will introduce you to an ever-expanding industry, providing you with a promising and advantageous start after graduation. Learn the craft of writing poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenplays in addition to ...Read more

If you are interested in enhancing, broadening, and developing your voice and if you want to explore, discover and immerse yourself in the words that have shaped our world, then a degree in French and English Literature at Aberystwyth University is for you. Our cross-disciplinary degree will introduce you to an ever-expanding industry, providing you with a promising and advantageous start after graduation. Learn the craft of writing poetry, fiction, non-fiction, screenplays in addition to weekly language classes where you will see your linguistic competencies in French flourish. You will also develop the critical and analytical skills necessary for a career in a broad array of creative industries. Under the expert guidance of a team of award-winning writers, you will discover hidden talents and find out what sort of writer you are. At Aberystwyth University, we endeavour to provide you with an enriching, memorable student experience that will be cherished. You will be immersed in a supportive and vibrant community of creative and critical thinkers, industry experts, and published authors from every field. You will explore connections between creative and critical thinking and develop a deep understanding of the relationship between professional practice and imaginative thought. During your third year, you will spend time in France or a French-speaking country, working or studying with one of our partnered Universities, this will be an excellent opportunity for you to explore and experience a different culture. In your final year you will have the opportunity to take part in a writing retreat at a country house in mid-Wales - an amazing opportunity to spend time with fellow students and staff, developing your final year projects and dissertations, in a splendid rural setting. On completion of this degree, you will have not only a portfolio of exceptional creative material but also the skills and attributes to flourish in any workplace that demands dexterity with the written word. Our graduates have been successful across the widest possible range of career destinations: Broadcasting; Journalism; Advertising; Publishing; Education; Civil Service; Business; Finance; New Media.

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French
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
32/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
22nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
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
French Studies graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK French Studies graduate salary
£19,000
Literature in English
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 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
What students say
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Elea
25 Sep 23

Great university by the beach..Read more

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Robin
28 Sep 22

I love the town, and my departments are great at making the course interesting and engaging. The university, however, are not very good at accessibility. I understand it might be..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

To include B in A-level French (unless to be studied as a beginner).

To include B in A-level French (unless to be studied as a beginner).

To include 5 points in French at Higher Level.

To include B in A-level French (unless to be studied as a beginner).

Popular A-level subjects

Literature in English

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

English Literature
75%
History
33%
English Language & Literature
25%
Religious Studies & Theology
13%
Psychology
12%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£18,170 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£18,170 per year

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Students from International

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£18170 Per year

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Elea
25 Sep 23
Business and Management/French BSc (Hons)
Great university by the beach...
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Robin
28 Sep 22
French/English Literature BA (Hons)
I love the town, and my departments are great at making the course interesting and engaging. The university, however, are not very good at accessibility. I understand it might be...
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Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University , Wales

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Aberystwyth University
Penglais Campus Penglais Road Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  0.4 miles away

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