This course helps in developing your knowledge of a world language, discovering the rich culture that makes France an international centre of the arts and understanding twenty-first- century France and its role in Europe. It is delivered through lectures, tutorials and seminars. You will usually receive nine hours minimum scheduled contact time with your teachers every week. All Arts and Humanities programmes include independent learning which requires initiative and hard work. We will challenge you with demanding teaching and assessment. In this course assessment includes essay, coursework and examination, presentations and a dissertation. 92.3 per cent of Modern Languages single and joint honours graduates from Swansea University are in work and/or further study six months after graduation. French is ranked 4th for graduate prospects in The Independent Complete University Guide 2016. Graduating with an internationally recognised degree in French will put you in a great position to succeed in a wide range of careers. You will gain excellent oral and writing skills and you will learn to present your ideas in a range of formats. You will also develop strong research and analytical skills and the ability to problem solve and make informed decisions. Our programme includes various forms of assessment, teamwork through seminars, tutorials and group presentations and an independent study - dissertation. You will learn to manage your time and workload effectively. All of these skills will ensure you can compete very successfully in the employment market. Our students have progressed to a broad range of work sectors including education, marketing, human resources, tourism and events management, working for companies such as: Royal Mail Group; Superdry and Berkeley PR International. Other recent graduates have progressed to postgraduate courses in: MA Professional Translation; MA International Relations and MA Translation and Interpreting.