French and Law - BA (Hons)

University of Strathclyde

Why this course?French is a major international language. It is the first language of more than 100 million people across the world, while more than 60 million people speak French as a second language. Our BA degrees in Humanities & Social Sciences are initially broad-based. In Year 1, you'll study three subjects, including your chosen subject(s).Studying with us will give you the chance to become a fluent linguist and, with our year abroad programme, an opportunity to experience living, working and/or studying in another country.There are a number of ways you can study Law at Strathclyde, one such way being the BA degree in combination with another subject. Please note that studying Law within the BA degree will not qualify you for entry to the legal profession. For professional qualifications in Law students follow the LLB programme.Law is concerned with the study of the obligations, duties and rights which every member of society has in relation to one another and to the State.The study of Law is regarded not as purely vocational, but part of a broader education.AssessmentFrenchOur assessment methods include:written exams, including translationswriting for a specific purposeessaysContinuous assessment ranges from online grammar tests to group projects, while oral/aural tests are performed throughout the course. Students write a dissertation in their final year.LawOur assessment methods include:examsmultiple choice examsproblem-based and critical analysis essayspresentationsgroup workreportscase studiesreflective diaries

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences