French and Economics
French and economics is a combination that trains you to engage with both the cultural and intellectual tradition of the Francophone world and the analytical discipline needed to understand international economic phenomena. French opens access to one of Europe's great languages and literary cultures while also providing direct utility in careers that engage with France, the wider Francophone world and the many international organisations in which French is a working language. Economics develops the rigorous quantitative and theoretical tools needed to analyse how markets, incentives and institutions shape outcomes at every scale, from household decisions to global trade.
At the University of Warwick, this four-year full-time joint degree develops your French to a high level of linguistic and cultural competence while building your skills in economic analysis, quantitative methods and the application of economic theory to real phenomena. The combination develops specialist communication, research, critical and evaluative skills that are genuinely sought after by employers who work across national and linguistic boundaries. A placement year is built into the programme, giving you direct professional experience in a relevant business, cultural or economic context, and work placement opportunities are integrated throughout.
Graduates of French and economics programmes are highly competitive in international job markets. The financial services sector, international organisations, the civil service, management consultancy and multinational companies operating across Francophone markets all value the combination of linguistic competence and economic analytical skill this degree provides. Many graduates move into careers in economic analysis, policy research, banking or international business development.
Others pursue careers in education, translation or cultural roles where French is central. Postgraduate study in economics, European studies, international relations or a specialist business field is a natural progression for those who wish to develop their expertise further.