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University of Nottingham

UCAS Code: M1R1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

A,A,A

Including A grade in French, and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. All A level subjects in the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences are acceptable (except for general studies and critical thinking). However, offers are not normally made to students presenting more than one non-traditional or practical subject (such as art, art and design, computer and information technology, dance, drama and theatre studies, graphics, media and communication studies, and sports and physical education studies).

Access to HE Diploma

D:36,M:9

Accepted alongside French A Level. Access courses in Law are preferred, however other Social Science subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M1,M1

Grade D3 grade must be achieved in French.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants will need a minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grade 4 (C) or above, which must include English Language or Literature. For those applicants who qualify for a contextual offer, we will be looking for a minimum of grade 4/C in GCSE English, but can offer more flexibility for the remaining grades achieved.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

Including grade 6 in HL French. Alternatively grades 6,6,6 in three Higher Level Certificates including French.

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

D*D

Accepted alongside A Level in French. BTEC accepted in: Applied Human Biology, Applied Law, Applied Psychology, Applied Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Business Personal and Business Finance, Sport and Exercise Science, Uniformed Public Services and Health and Social Care. Accepted when taken alongside an A Level in French.

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

D

Any subject BTEC acceptable alongside A Level French and one further A Level - second A Level in a traditional subject is preferred but other combinations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Doubling up will not be allowed - Business BTEC and Business A Level for example.

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

D*DD

Accepted alongside A Level in French. BTEC accepted in: Applied Human Biology, Applied Law, Applied Psychology, Applied Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Business Personal and Business Finance, Sport and Exercise Science, Uniformed Public Services and Health and Social Care.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A

One of which must be in French. Scottish Highers at AAABB are also required.

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B,B

Scottish Advanced Highers at AA are also required, one of which must be French.

Considered on a case-by-case basis, please contact the University before applying

UCAS Tariff

112-153

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About this course

Course option

4years

Full-time | 2025

Subjects

French studies

Law

Looking to study law while immersing yourself in French culture? Want to gain a global perspective on your studies and enhance your CV? Our BA Law with French and French Law provides this opportunity, while thoroughly covering foundations of English Law.

The degree covers core modules examining areas such as tort, contract, trusts and criminal law. The course is run in partnership with the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, and you will also take core modules to develop your French speaking and writing.

In your third year, you will have the opportunity to study in France at a partner law school, where you will study the French legal system and develop advanced French language skills. This unique experience will not only enhance your education but also offer you a remarkable cultural experience.

Our programme opens doors to a wide variety of professions and organisations, including law firms, barristers’ chambers, consultancies, business advisory services, marketing, civil service, public relations, accountancy, and campaigning. For example recent graduates have secured positions at Clifford Chance, the Barristers’ Chambers 7 King’s Bench Walk, the London Stock Exchange, PwC and BAE Systems.

At our School of Law, we pride ourselves on providing not just academic excellence, but also a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Our law societies cater to a wide range of interests, from pro bono volunteering to placements, offering you the chance to make an impact and build your network.

Modules

In year one, you will take core modules in legal theory, contracts, and public law, as well as modules to develop your French speaking and writing.

In year two, you will take further core modules covering criminal law, foundations of tort, and land ownership. You will also build on your language skills and compare legal systems as practised in Europe.

In your third year, you will attend one of our partner institutions, ie University of Toulouse or Université Catholique de Lille. Teaching will be in French.

In year four, you will take the final core modules in the Law of Trusts, the Law of the European Union and core and optional language modules.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£24,300
per year
International
£24,300
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni

Course location:

University Park Campus

Department:

School of Law

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

71%
French studies
81%
Law

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

French studies

Teaching and learning

70%
Staff make the subject interesting
78%
Staff are good at explaining things
84%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
62%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

73%
Library resources
90%
IT resources
78%
Course specific equipment and facilities
63%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

95%
UK students
5%
International students
27%
Male students
73%
Female students
79%
2:1 or above
11%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
A
B

Law

Teaching and learning

78%
Staff make the subject interesting
89%
Staff are good at explaining things
83%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
75%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

79%
Library resources
86%
IT resources
84%
Course specific equipment and facilities
74%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

74%
UK students
26%
International students
37%
Male students
63%
Female students
84%
2:1 or above
10%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
A
A

After graduation

The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

French studies

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£21,000
med
Average annual salary
97%
med
Employed or in further education
73%
high
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

23%
Teaching and educational professionals
13%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
11%
Other elementary services occupations

Law

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£19,750
med
Average annual salary
99%
high
Employed or in further education
72%
high
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

25%
Legal associate professionals
12%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
12%
Legal professionals

Law graduates tend to go into the legal industry, and they usually take similar routes. Jobs are competitive — often very competitive - but starting salaries are good and high fliers can earn serious money - starting on over £24k in London on average. Be aware though - some careers, especially as barristers, can take a while to get into, and the industry is changing as the Internet, automation and economic change all have an effect, If you want to qualify to practise law, you need to take a professional qualification — many law graduates then go on to law school. If you want to go into work, then a lot of law graduates take trainee or paralegal roles and some do leave the law altogether, often for jobs in management, finance and the police force. A small proportion of law graduates also move into another field for further study. Management, accountancy and teaching are all popular for these career changers, so if you do take a law degree and decide it’s not for you, there are options.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

French studies

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£22k

£22k

£29k

£29k

£34k

£34k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

Law

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£21k

£21k

£34k

£34k

£42k

£42k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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