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BA (Hons) French and History Bachelor's degree at Strathclyde
BA (Hons) French and History at Strathclyde combines two complementary disciplines, drawing on core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development.
BA (Hons)
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4
Years
Full-time
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75%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
BA (Hons) French and History is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Strathclyde, based in John Anderson Campus. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Languages and area studies graduates from this provider, 75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 50% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £26,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for History, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.3
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Exceptional94
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Strong75
Limited evidence Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 75% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent80
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 80% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- French 1ACompulsory
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Language course organised around linguistic progression towards level B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Semester 1.
- French 1BCompulsory
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Language course organised around linguistic progression towards level B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Semester 2. Includes introductory lecture on 'What is translation about?'
- History 1A: Making HistoryCompulsory
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Introduces core principles, skills and sources in History through key debates and controversies including immigration, nationalism, terrorism, institutional care, vaccination, childhood and diplomacy. One lecture and one tutorial each week.
- History 1B: Britain & the world since 1707Compulsory
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Examines important transformations in British economy, society, culture and politics over more than three centuries and how Britain impacted and was shaped by global interactions. One lecture and one tutorial each week.
Year 2 11 modules
- Le Monde du TravailCompulsory
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Language course with cultural focus on time (35 hour week, RTT and 'ponts', paternity/maternity leave) and 'human resources' (hierarchical organisation, discrimination, unions, relocation). Linguistic focus: the negation, asking questions, using pronouns.
- La France et L'EuropeCompulsory
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Cultural focus on origins of European ideal, Europe and the EU viewed from France. Linguistic focus: subjunctive mood.
- Immigration & NationalitéCompulsory
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Historical view of immigration in France and the specificity of the French 'integration' system. Linguistic focus: the system of tenses in French (concentrating on past tenses).
- Les Femmes en PolitiqueCompulsory
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Further look at French politics, concentrating on topical issues. Linguistic focus: modal verbs.
- Les RégionsCompulsory
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Decentralisation and importance of regions in France. Linguistic focus: the passive voice.
- L'ÉconomieCompulsory
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French economy (role of the state) and marketing à la française. Linguistic focus: equivalent of –ing in French.
- French Culture and History 2Compulsory
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Focuses on the Occupation and French Colonialism/Decolonisation. Includes analysis of texts and films: Au Revoir les Enfants (film, Malle), Stupeur et Tremblements (text, Nothomb), L'Étranger (text, Camus), Le Samourai (film, Melville), and anthologies of historical texts relating to the Second World War and French Colonialism/Immigration.
- Glasgow: History, Culture IdentityOptional
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Introduction to Glasgow's history, culture and identity from its origins to the present day, examining factors including politics, religion, geography, immigration, health, culture, science and technology.
- Disease & Society: An Introduction to the History of MedicineOptional
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Historical relationship between diseases and human societies in the early modern and modern periods. Examines impacts on economic relations, political and social structures, and cultural and religious beliefs. Grouped around three themes: infectious disease, chronic disease, and society's responses to disease.
- War & Society in the Twentieth CenturyOptional
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Relationship between war and society over the past 100 years, focusing on everyday experience, memory and representation of modern conflict. Examines the two World Wars, Cold War, Vietnam and Gulf Wars using military history, social and cultural history, gender history, life history and history of trauma approaches.
- Modern EuropeOptional
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International History of Europe from 1914 to 2022, examining world wars, revolutions, Cold War rivalry, decolonisation, European integration, Brexit and Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Year 3 6 modules
- L'Esclavage ModerneCompulsory
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Historical review of slavery and modern forms of slavery. Linguistic focus: reinforcement work on subjunctive mood, passive voice and negative forms.
- Les Nouvelles Façons de ConsommerCompulsory
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Impact of consumerism on the environment. Linguistic focus: adjectives and comparative, hypothesis, conditional mood.
- Le Système ÉducatifCompulsory
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Current issues in the French education system. Linguistic focus: reported speech, imperative mood, a further look at pronouns.
- L'Année à l'ÉtrangerCompulsory
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Practical module aiming at preparing students for the year abroad.
- Freedom and Identity in France and the Francophone worldCompulsory
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Based on study of texts and films including: Milou en mai (film, Malle), Poverty (various texts), The Dreyfus Affair (various historical texts), Monsieur Klein (film, Losey), Rue des Boutiques Obscures (text, Modiano), National Identity in the Third Republic (various historical texts).
- Imperial SeascapesOptional
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Examines the maritime dimensions of the Atlantic world in the early modern period.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This degree combines the study of French language and culture with historical inquiry. You'll usually begin with foundational modules in historical sources and archives, alongside broad surveys spanning medieval to modern periods. As you progress, you'll undertake focused period and thematic studies through primary documents, whilst building skills in historiography and how historical interpretations develop. In later years, you'll choose specialist options such as modern history, medieval studies, global and imperial history, social and cultural history, public history and heritage, or archival research. You'll culminate in an original research dissertation based on primary evidence, combining your language skills and historical knowledge in advanced independent study.
Who it's for
This course suits students with strong interests in both French language and historical study. Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; among accepted students over recent years, 66% came in with A-levels or equivalent. The typical UCAS tariff band for accepted students was more than 240 points. The university enrolls around 25,105 students across all programmes.
Careers & job market
Across History courses nationally, 85% of graduates were in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 55% were in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically ranged from £23,500 to £31,000, rising to £25,500–£36,000 after five years. These figures reflect sector-wide outcomes, not university-specific guarantees. First-year retention stands at 90% across the student body.
University & format
The BA (Hons) French and History is studied full-time over 4 years at the University of Strathclyde, a public university founded in 1796, located on the John Anderson Campus. Instruction is in English. The degree is recognised as a nationally recognised UK qualification.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively. Overall student satisfaction: 90%.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
PlacementPublished placement option
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Entry & how to get in
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent66% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: More than 240 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Strathclyde's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 66% |
| another higher-education qualification | 21% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 10% |
| an Access course | 2% |
| Other | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Competitive entry
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
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Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesA*A*A*+A-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeRV11quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code RV11). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Strathclyde whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
International£22,750 / yr
Provider fee page. Set under Scotland's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at Strathclyde →If you normally live in Scotland
For eligible Scottish-domiciled students at an eligible Scottish provider, SAAS can pay tuition directly. Living-cost support can combine bursary and loan and depends on household income and student circumstances. Students from elsewhere use their home funding body.
Check the current amounts with SAAS →Paying for it
- SAAS tuition payment: paid directly to the university for eligible Scottish-domiciled students, applied for through SAAS.
- Living-cost support: a mix of bursary and loan from SAAS, depending on household income.
- Repayment: only above the Scottish repayment threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Scotland runs its own system through SAAS; check saas.gov.uk for current rates.
Funding matched to this course
All Strathclyde funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship15% reduction in tuition fees
self-funded, international (non-EU) undergraduate students beginning September 2026
Check eligibility →Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What History graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £26,000 | £24,000 – £31,000 | 25 |
| 3 years after | £26,500 | £21,000 – £31,000 | 65 |
| 5 years after | £34,000 | £26,500 – £41,000 | 60 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
75%
in work or further study 15 months on
50%
in highly skilled work or study
80%
continue past their first year
85%
find their work meaningful
55%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in history · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs History nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£26,000
£23,500 – £31,000After 3 years LEO
£26,500
£20,400 – £28,800After 5 years LEO
£34,000
£25,500 – £36,000national rangethis course’s medianaxis £19,000 – £37,500
National figures for History graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
75 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
67% working13% working and studying12% in further study50% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with History courses at the same study level.
This course £34,000Peer median £30,000Middle 50% £27,000–£34,500
71st percentile
Compared with 1,423 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Skilled trades occupationsSOC 2020 5 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,241
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 90; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How History graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across History courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes55%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where History graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Museums & archives
- Heritage bodies
- Schools
- Civil service & media
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit History graduates.
History & Humanities Lead, Flexible, Impactful TeachingChartereastdulwichHistory & Humanities Lead, Flexible, Impactful TeachingThe Charter Schools Educational TrustHistory Teachers in Kirklees and HalifaxCV-LibraryHistory TeachersSABIS NETWORK SCHOOLSLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold.
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Where graduates go
75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £26,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.3 out of 10: NSS 94.1% · in work or study 75% · continued 80%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Strathclyde
All students22,225
International18.8%
Aged 25+28.6%
Historical, philosophical and religious studies across the UK
Students76,495
Aged 25+26.6%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Is History right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Strathclyde from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £22,750 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Strathclyde offers the Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship (15% reduction in tuition fees) for international students, see Scholarships above.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Strathclyde and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is competitive. Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was More than 240 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Strathclyde. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Languages and area studies graduates from this provider, 75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 50% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £26,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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