BA French Studies / Careers

A degree in Modern Languages and Cultures paves the way for a broad range of careers. You'll acquire intercultural awareness and enhanced communication skills - both highly valued by employers.

You'll develop transferable skills central to language learning, such as improved perception and interpretation abilities, as well as advanced decision-making and multitasking skills.

During your residence abroad, you'll gain independence and self-confidence, and your intercultural communication skills will position you as a competitive candidate for roles in media, journalism, and PR.

Many of our graduates go straight into business services, marketing, advertising, management, banking, or communications.

Others opt for postgraduate study or additional vocational training to pursue careers as accountants, lawyers, teachers (both in the UK and internationally), or to enter the Civil Service.

The University of Manchester has an excellent reputation for employability, and we are the second most targeted in the UK for top graduate employers (High Fliers Research, 2024).

Employers who have taken on graduates of our French courses in the past include KPMG, Deloitte, L'Oréal, BT, Louis Vuitton, Rothschild, Hilton Hotels, British Council, Teach First, Barclays, and the BBC.

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability.