Management and French Studies

There is a seismic change in the world of multinational companies. this makes it an exciting time to be exploring international business. the management school and the department of languages and cultures jointly run this four-year degree course. it offers the chance to study french alongside management studies and brings all of the associated benefits of language studies with it - such as gaining an international perspective on management practices, enhancing your problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, improved communication skills, and a boost to your employability.

As part of the international placement year you will normally spend at least eight months abroad in your third year. you will have the opportunity to: analyse the contemporary relevance of a tradition, contemporary social, political or economic issue, or a living part of the regional culture. reflect critically on cultural differences observed in everyday life such as social relationships, politics, attitudes to food, drink, religion, etc., explaining them in the context of various historical, social and cultural developments. think analytically about your intercultural position and understanding of the relevant culture(s). reflect on language use (different registers, varieties of pronunciation and accents, dialects, vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, and aspects of grammar) and the process of the acquisition of skills in the relevant language(s). the module also aims to enhance and develop your language skills, with all assessments being written in the target language. if you have started a language as a beginner in year one you will spend a minimum of four months in a country where that language is spoken. if you are a joint honours student who is studying two languages, you may choose to spend the year in either of the two countries concerned or, if appropriate arrangements can be made, you can spend a semester in each country. lancaster university will make reasonable endeavours to place students at an approved overseas partner. students conduct either a study placement at a partner university, a teaching assistantship placement with the british council or an appropriate working placement with a vetted employer abroad or a combination of placements (please note that there are some restrictions on british council placements which usually last for the whole of the academic year).

• Type: Mandatory

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This degree offers remarkable prospects for graduating students. the international experience in both work and study, together with language and cultural competencies, take our graduates to highly valued positions in the corporate world. recent graduates have started their careers in various roles, from market research and financial analysis and management to communications and consultancy. they are working with leading global brands such as aston martin, centrica, deloitte, ernst & young, general electric, mckinsey & co and neilson. some have stayed in france and germany to continue their studies or take up employment. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, but that you also graduate with relevant life and work based skills. we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in the lancaster award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: