Why study French?
French is at once a European and a global language, and has been taught in UCD since the 1850s. French connects us to a host of francophone literatures and cultures that span four of the five continents. The Irish have a centuries old tradition of studying in France and of teaching French in Ireland.
1. Choose from a variety of options to study French
Our undergraduate programmes open up learning pathways to high levels of linguistic proficiency in French, while embracing the rich cultural tapestry underpinned by the language and its development over the centuries. Literature, thought, cinema, and criticism in French are just some of the focal points in a journey that can take you from France to the Caribbean, Canada, Africa, or Asia. Students benefit from our team of dedicated teachers, who are all internationally recognized researchers intent on sharing their work and their expertise in the very diverse range of modules on offer in French & Francophone Studies.
Undergraduate Programmes + Module lists
- (opens in a new window)BA and BA International French (joint major DN520)
- (opens in a new window)BA International Modern Languages
- (opens in a new window)BA Humanities: Languages, Cultures and Linguistics pathway (scroll down to Stage 2 options, French non-beginners /beginners stream)
- (opens in a new window)BA Humanities European English and World Literatures pathway (click on 'French subject' stream)
- (opens in a new window)Bachelor of Commerce International (scroll down to stage options for French modules beginners or non-beginners)
- (opens in a new window)BSc Social Sciences with Languages
Please also see the French Curriculum 2020/21.
2. Make new friends by joining our French language society
Students also run the (opens in a new window)French Society, and get involved in trips to France, café-croissants sessions and practise speaking with native French-speakers around UCD campus.
3. Improve your language skills studying abroad
Immersion in the living language and culture is strongly encouraged through the opportunities afforded by UCD’s international exchange programmes (ERASMUS+ and more). Excellent communication skills, an ability to move between different cultures and agility in critical thinking are just some of the attributes of our flexible graduates who pursue a vast range of careers from diplomacy to journalism, business, teaching, EU postings, consultancy, law, and politics.
4. Continue your academic journey with our Graduate degrees
For those considering the pursuit of advanced study and research work in French, our Graduate programmes ((opens in a new window)MA in Modern Languages; M.Litt. and PhD in Modern Languages) afford a number of attractive options tailored to individual interests and aspirations.