Students study technological and social change, looking at diversity and the benefits it brings. They will study highlights of French-speaking artistic culture, including francophone music and cinema, and learn about political engagement and who wields political power in the French-speaking world.

Students also explore the influence of the past on present-day French-speaking communities. Throughout their studies, they will learn the language in the context of French-speaking countries and the issues and influences which have shaped them. Students will study texts and film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice.

Given that we are living in an increasingly global world, languages are highly prized by employers and students can use the French qualification within the world of work. These linguistic skills can be used in the fields of translation/interpretation, journalism, law, accountancy, business, industry and finance for example. Additionally, with an A Level qualification in French, students can progress on to Higher Education where there are many options to combine a language with other subjects as a degree i.e. French with Business.