French and International Communication

French has long been one of the world's most significant languages in diplomacy, commerce, literature, and international affairs, spoken across Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond. Combining its study with international communication gives this degree a distinctly practical orientation: you will not only develop a high level of proficiency in French but will also build the skills needed to communicate effectively across cultural and professional boundaries in a global environment. This matters because linguistic competence alone is rarely sufficient; the ability to navigate different communication styles, understand cultural context, and present ideas persuasively in an international setting is what employers in multinational organisations actually need.

At the University of Westminster, this three-year full-time programme develops your knowledge of the French language and culture alongside focused study of international communication. You will work on written and spoken French, exploring a range of registers and contexts, while also studying the theory and practice of communication in professional and cross-cultural settings. A placement year gives you direct professional experience, enabling you to apply your skills in a workplace environment.

The programme also includes a year abroad, during which you will live and study or work in a French-speaking country, deepening both your fluency and your cultural understanding in ways that classroom study alone cannot replicate.

Graduates are well placed for careers in international business, public relations, journalism, translation, diplomacy, the civil service, tourism, and the cultural and creative sectors. The combination of French and professional communication training is particularly valued by organisations operating across borders, including multinational companies, international NGOs, and government bodies with overseas remits. Postgraduate study in translation, international relations, or media is also an option for those who wish to specialise further.