Opportunities exist for suitably qualified students to spend an extra year abroad and graduate with a BA (International). If you wish to reach the level of linguistic proficiency required by employers, we recommend that you opt for the four-year BA (International) degree.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
The communication skills, critical awareness, cultural sensitivity and intellectual flexibility fostered by the study of French make it a good foundation for careers in a wide range of areas, including
- International business
- International relations
- Public administration
- Education
- Translation and interpreting
- Journalism and media
- Tourism
- Careers in the EU
A BA in French may also lead to further study, such as the UCD MA in Modern Languages, or other programmes such as European studies, international relations or translation.
