Course overview
Your degree will be studied on a 50/50 ratio between French and History of Art.
In your first, second and final year you will take language modules in French and the literature, culture, history and linguistics related to it, as well as modules in History of Art (see History of Art webpages for further details about studying History of Art at UCL).
You will spend your third year abroad in a country where French is spoken, studying at a university, or doing a work placement. You will achieve the same linguistic competence regardless of whether you start a language from beginner level or have previous knowledge of it.
What this course will give you
We provide an ideal environment for language study. UCL offers an unparalleled range of languages and facilities, including a well-equipped language learning suite, and many of our academic staff are renowned leaders in their fields. Within History of Art, UCL has specialists on all periods from the medieval onwards, with particular strengths in the study of modern and contemporary art, as well as experts in the history of materials and technologies.
The Year Abroad gives you the chance to attend a university or work overseas. During this time you will finesse your language skills in French and gain valuable experience which will enhance future learning as well as career prospects.
UCL has a very international population, meaning you will meet people from all over the world, which provides numerous opportunities to practise and speak your chosen languages with native speakers and learn about the associated cultures and societies from them.
Our location in London provides access to frequent and varied cultural events, a huge range of museums, galleries, specialist libraries and bookshops, theatres, cinemas, cuisines and cultural societies.
