French is one of the truly international languages and is useful in travel, culture, trade, science, and sport.
With 29 countries speaking French as an official language, studying at UC will be a great addition to your studies and will ensure you have the skills to work internationally.
Major and Minor students in French will start with the language course appropriate to their French language proficiency level.
The 100-level language course FREN121 French Language Acquisition: Beginners A is for beginners or those with very little previous experience in French language.
Those with prior knowledge of the French language may be given direct entry to higher level courses by showing evidence of previous study or sitting a placement test.
Contact french@canterbury.ac.nz if you would like to know more.
The French major in the Bachelor of Arts consists of both language and culture courses of at least 135 points including at least 105 of those points above 100-level. The following courses are required:
200-level
300-level
For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:
French is spoken the world over, and your knowledge will help with cross-cultural relationship building and open you up to careers all over the world.
Career pathways could include:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in French.
