2 - French HL

Course summary

Why study French? Study French if you enjoy learning about the French speaking world cultures including literature, cinema or gastronomy; as well as customs. You will have opportunities to compare your own culture to the French-speaking world, transforming you into a global citizen. The professional premium for French is over £4000, according to the website www.completeuniversityguide.com. It is one of the official languages of several international organisations such as the UN, NATO, the International Olympic Committee to name a few. French language skills are valued by numerous companies such as in consulting (CapGemini); Finance (Société Générale, BNP Parisbas) and other wider industrial fields (EDF, Airbus or Alstom).