English Literature and French

Our ba (hons) english literature and french course is innovative and interdisciplinary, allowing you to develop a high level of literary, linguistic and cultural competence. we’re one of the uk’s leading universities for english literature and french, with our modern languages and linguistics courses ranked in the uk top 10 by the guardian university guide 2022. we are ranked 7th in the uk for english by the complete university guide 2023.

You have the option to complete a professional training placement as part of this course. this will give you the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, helping to prepare you for your future career.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Our modern language graduates have gone into a wide range of careers. recent graduates have entered employment in roles such as: customer relationship manager, eton college journalist (freelance and with specific publications), the guardian, mail online, the wall street journal, vgr (us gaming website) marketing and public relations, marlin pr account manager, allianz uk quality manager, transperfect editorial assistant, the handbook junior account executive, livewire public relations teacher of english, teach first editor and marketing executive, warner group publications english language assistant, academie de bordeaux copywriter, tesco mpc.

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. University of Surrey has partnerships with the following companies: