International Relations/ French

This combined honours course will give you the practical language skills while also developing your understanding of the social and cultural environment in which it is spoken. you’ll also gain an appreciation of how states, international organisations, and non-state actors interact on the global stage. international relations you’ll use theories and models to best explain and understand power in the world, why the world is the way it is, and how we can change it. looking at all levels, from individuals to whole global systems, you’ll question what we think we know, what we think matters, and how we can develop a better world. supported by knowledgeable and passionate staff, you’ll start by looking at the core critical and emancipatory theories of international relations and their underlying methods. french proficiency in modern languages can give you the competitive edge in the global jobs market. in both the private and public sectors, there is demand for professionals with strong language skills who can work in culturally diverse environments. studying french at manchester met will give you the opportunity to learn from native speakers. our languages department have created their own multicultural community, including british, exchange and international students, along with foreign language assistants, allowing you to be absorbed in the everyday use of your chosen language.

Studying a combined honours degree gives you the opportunity to improve your employability options by developing skills and knowledge in two subjects. language skills can be applied in a wide variety of careers, from teaching and translating/interpreting to business and management, finance, charity and community work. our international relations graduates have gone into a variety of careers in the public sector (housing and education departments in councils, the police, the military), government social research roles, utilities, the financial sector, recruitment, journalism, media, non-governmental organisations, and charities. there is also the opportunity to engage in further study and professional training, for example our graduates can go on to study ma international relations and global communications and msc digital society (with specialisms in digital politics and digital sociology), where we have a growing, innovative research cluster focusing on digital society and culture. or some go on to study ma applied linguistics (with specialisms in english language and tesol) and ma teaching english to speakers of other languages (tesol) and applied linguistics - distance learning, which will equip you with the valuable communication skills needed to work in culturally diverse environments.

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. Manchester Metropolitan University has partnerships with the following companies: