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UC's long-running and popular French department offers a major in French, and teaches language, culture and history courses. As one of the world's most important languages, French opens doors to careers in diplomacy, journalism, education, trade, tourism, communications, the arts, law and commerce.

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Undergraduate and postgraduate study

Explore your undergraduate and postgraduate study options in French at UC.

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Consolidate your language skills

Find out about student exchanges and our active community of learners.

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Staff contact and research profiles

Contact us for advice and inquiries, and link to our full research and publications profiles.

News, events and seminars

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French staff are located in

Level 5, James Logie Building