French
French is among the most widely spoken modern languages in the world, with over 120 million speakers world-wide. It is the only language other than English spoken on five continents. It is an official language in such diverse places as Louisiana, Martinique, Africa and Belgium as well as France itself, and the many different kinds of French that exist ensure that the language remains central to a thriving variety of cultures. The literature, art and cinema of France are among the richest and most influential in the world. French is a language that will give you the most choices later on in your career.
The University of Greenwich aims to produce first-class linguists, and the skills gained and fostered by studying languages are much prized by employers. Modern linguists are among the most sought-after graduates in Britain, and their knowledge as well as their transferable skills ensure that, according to recent surveys, they have among the lowest unemployment levels.
Indeed many companies today operate in a global market, and have overseas partners and contracts. Many of them therefore need employees with language skills. If you study a language within your degree, your job prospects could improve radically.
The French section offers the following:
Many of the programmes offered throughout the University of Greenwich include the opportunity to study French.
French as part of a Combined Honours Degree
You may study French as part of a combined Honours Degree.