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Degree  

Degree

  • Also known as an undergraduate or bachelors degree.
  • Internationally respected, universally understood.
  • An essential requirement for many high-level jobs.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of your subject – and the tools to investigate, think critically, form reasoned arguments, solve problems and communicate effectively in new contexts.
  • Progress to higher level study, such as a postgraduate diploma or masters degree.
Credits
360  

Credits

  • Credits measure the student workload required for the successful completion of a module or qualification.
  • One credit represents about 10 hours of study over the duration of the course.
  • You are awarded credits after you have successfully completed a module.
  • For example, if you study a 60-credit module and successfully pass it, you will be awarded 60 credits.
How long it takes
Full-time study – 3–4 years*
Part-time study – 6 years
Time limit – 16 years
*See How much time do I need? for more details
Study method
Distance learning
Entry requirements
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BA (Honours) Language Studies with English and French

Course code: Q30

This is one of several subject combinations in our BA (Honours) Language Studies (Q30). In your study of English, you’ll discover how the language works and how it varies depending on context. You’ll also explore its history, its politics, and how it became such a hugely influential global language. Your French studies will cover a range of aspects relating to the language and its cultures around the world. On completion, you’ll be an independent and intercultural user of French, with a wide-ranging understanding of how the English language is used to influence and persuade.

  • Builds your proficiency in French to Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level C1
  • Develops advanced knowledge of the cultures where French is used
  • Explores the evolution and diversification of English as a global language
  • Strengthens your understanding of effective communication in English
Course type
Degree  

Degree

  • Also known as an undergraduate or bachelors degree.
  • Internationally respected, universally understood.
  • An essential requirement for many high-level jobs.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of your subject – and the tools to investigate, think critically, form reasoned arguments, solve problems and communicate effectively in new contexts.
  • Progress to higher level study, such as a postgraduate diploma or masters degree.
Credits
360  

Credits

  • Credits measure the student workload required for the successful completion of a module or qualification.
  • One credit represents about 10 hours of study over the duration of the course.
  • You are awarded credits after you have successfully completed a module.
  • For example, if you study a 60-credit module and successfully pass it, you will be awarded 60 credits.
How long it takes
Full-time study – 3–4 years*
Part-time study – 6 years
Time limit – 16 years
*See How much time do I need? for more details
Study method
Distance learning
Entry requirements

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This languages degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.

  • In Stage 1, you’ll study a compulsory 60-credit module. You’ll choose your remaining 60 credits from a range of language modules.
  • In Stage 2, you’ll study a 60-credit English language studies module and a 60-credit French module.
  • In Stage 3, you’ll study a 60-credit English language studies module and a 60-credit French module.

Your chosen route will be a combination of two subjects, English language studies and French. You have two options for completing the different stages of your study:

  • study both subjects at the same time, working through Stages 1, 2 and 3 in order, or 
  • study one subject first, completing these subject modules at each Stage, then repeating the route for your second subject.

Prepare for OU study with an Access module

We offer two starting points depending on how confident you are or how long it’s been since you last studied. Choose to dive straight in at Stage 1, or if you’d prefer some extra preparation, you can get started with an optional Access module. See Entry requirements for more details.

Our modular study approach gives you the flexibility to complete your qualification at a pace that fits around your life. Whether you prefer a fast track or want to work at a slower rate, you can tailor your study plan to suit your needs. 

Stage 1 (120 credits) 

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Stage 1 modules
ModulesCredits
You'll start your degree with the following:
Introducing English language studies (L101)60
You'll choose 60 credits from the following lists (at least 30 must be from List B):
List A
Introduction to French studies (beginners) (L102)30
Introduction to German studies (beginners) (L103)30
Introduction to Spanish studies (beginners) (L106)30
Beginners鈥 Chinese (L108)30
Exploring languages and cultures (L161)30
English for academic purposes online (L185)30
List B
French studies 1 (intermediate) (L112)30
German studies 1 (intermediate) (L113)30
Spanish studies 1 (intermediate) (L116)30

Stage 2 (120 credits) 

In Stage 2, you’ll explore the evolution and diversification of English. You&/courses/languages/degrees/ba-language-studies-english-french-q30-ef/39;ll also expand on your ability to use French and your cultural knowledge of France and other French-speaking countries. 

Stage 2 modules
ModulesCredits
You'll study the following:
French studies 2: language and culture of the French-speaking world (L222)60
English in the world (L201)60

Stage 3 (120 credits) 

In Stage 3, you&/courses/languages/degrees/ba-language-studies-english-french-q30-ef/39;ll continue your English studies with a choice of modules. For your final French module, you’ll advance your understanding of the society and culture of contemporary France and French-speaking countries, as well as extend the practical skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in French.

Stage 3 modules
ModulesCredits
You'll study the following:
French studies 3: language and culture of the French-speaking world (L332)60
You鈥檒l complete your degree with one from:
Language, literature and childhood (L301)60
Language and creativity (E302)60

If you have intermediate-level French, you can complete this degree in as little as three years by studying at a pace equivalent to full-time. That’s 120 credits per year.

Don&/courses/languages/degrees/ba-language-studies-english-french-q30-ef/39;t worry if your circumstances change. You don’t have to stick to a full-time study pace. You can change the pace of your learning each year depending on what&/courses/languages/degrees/ba-language-studies-english-french-q30-ef/39;s right for you. 

ModulesCredits
Stage 1 | Year 1
You'll study the following:
Introducing English language studies (L101)60
Exploring languages and cultures (L161)30
French studies 1 (intermediate) (L112)30
Stage 2 | Year 2
You鈥檒l study the following:
French studies 2: language and culture of the French-speaking world (L222)60
English in the world (L201)60
Stage 3 | Year 3
You鈥檒l study the following:
French studies 3: language and culture of the French-speaking world (L332)60
You鈥檒l study one from:
Language, literature and childhood (L301)60
Language and creativity (E302)60

If you have beginners’ level French, the earliest you’ll be able to complete is four years, as you won’t be able to study both the beginners&/courses/languages/degrees/ba-language-studies-english-french-q30-ef/39; and intermediate modules at the same time. 

ModulesCredits
Stage 1 | Year 1
You'll study the following:
Introducing English language studies (L101)60
Introduction to French studies (beginners) (L102)30
Stage 1 | Year 2
You'll study the following:
French studies 1 (intermediate) (L112)30
Stage 2 | Year 3
You'll study the following:
French studies 2: language and culture of the French-speaking world (L222)60
English in the world (L201)60
Stage 3 | Year 4
You鈥檒l study the following:
French studies 3: language and culture of the French-speaking world (L332)60
You鈥檒l study one from:
Language, literature and childhood (L301)60
Language and creativity (E302)60

You can complete this degree in six years by studying part-time. That’s 60 credits of study each year.

If you start with beginners’ French, as shown in the example pathway below, you’ll study 90 credits in your first year and 30 credits in your second year, as you won’t be able to study both the beginners&/courses/languages/degrees/ba-language-studies-english-french-q30-ef/39; and intermediate modules at the same time.

ModulesCredits
Stage 1 | Year 1
You'll start your degree with the following:
Introducing English language studies (L101)60
Introduction to French studies (beginners) (L102)30
Stage 1 | Year 2
You鈥檒l study the following:
French studies 1 (intermediate) (L112)30
Stage 2 | Year 3
You鈥檒l study the following:
French studies 2: language and culture of the French-speaking world (L222)60
Stage 2 | Year 4
You鈥檒l study the following:
English in the world (L201)60
Stage 3 | Year 5
You鈥檒l study the following:
French studies 3: language and culture of the French-speaking world (L332)60
Stage 3 | Year 6
You鈥檒l complete your degree with one from:
Language, literature and childhood (L301)60
Language and creativity (E302)60

We regularly review our curriculum; therefore, the qualification described on this page – including its availability, its structure, and available modules – may change over time. If we make changes to this qualification, we’ll update this page as soon as possible. Once you’ve registered or are studying this qualification, where practicable, we’ll inform you in good time of any upcoming changes. If you’d like to know more about the circumstances in which the University might make changes to the curriculum, see our or . This description was last updated on 18 March 2025.

Accessibility

Our qualifications are as accessible as possible, and we have a comprehensive range of support services. Our BA (Honours) Language Studies uses a variety of study materials and may include the following elements:

  • Online study – most modules are online; some have a mix of printed and online material. Online learning resources could include websites, audio/video, and interactive activities
  • Online tutorials
  • Group-work
  • Using and producing diagrams and screenshots
  • Finding external/third-party material online
  • Accessing online catalogues and databases
  • Assessment in the form of short-answer questions, essays, spoken presentations and interactive speaking assessments
  • Feedback – continuous assessment includes feedback from your tutor and using this to improve your performance
  • Pre-determined schedules – we’ll help you to develop your time-management skills
  • Embedded virtual field trips (OU level 2 language modules)

Every module has its own Accessibility Statement with more detailed accessibility information – you’ll find these on individual module descriptions.

Visit our Disability support page to learn about our services.

Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment

This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:

  • Knowledge and understanding
  • Cognitive skills
  • Practical and professional skills
  • Key skills

The level and depth of your learning gradually increases as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; elearning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.

Read the detailed learning outcomes here

Credit transfer

If you have already studied at university level, you may be able to count it towards your Open University qualification – which could save you time and money by reducing the number of modules you need to study. At the OU we call this credit transfer.

It’s not just university study that can be considered, you can also transfer study from a wide range of professional or vocational qualifications such as HNCs and HNDs.

You should apply for credit transfer before you register, at least 4 weeks before the registration closing date. We will need to know what you studied, where and when and you will need to provide evidence of your previous study.

For more details of when you will need to apply by and to download an application form, visit our

Classification of your degree

On completing this course, we’ll award you a BA (Honours). Your degree title will show your language choices:

  • BA (Honours) Language Studies with English and French
  • BA (Honours) Language Studies with English and German
  • BA (Honours) Language Studies with English and Spanish
  • BA (Honours) Language Studies with French and German
  • BA (Honours) Language Studies with French and Spanish
  • BA (Honours) Language Studies with German and Spanish

The class of honours (first, upper-second, lower-second or third) will depend on your grades at Stages 2 and 3.

You’ll have the opportunity to attend a degree ceremony.

International recognition

If you intend to use your Open University qualifications to seek work or undertake further study outside the UK, we recommend checking whether your intended qualification will meet local requirements for your chosen career. Find out more about international recognition of Open University qualifications.

Regulations

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There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

However, you’ll need to choose whether to start with a beginners or intermediate language module.

Beginners or intermediate language module?

You may wish to start with an intermediate module if you have knowledge of your chosen language(s) equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level A2. Otherwise, we recommend you start with a beginners module.1

You shouldn’t study a beginners module and an intermediate module in the same language simultaneously unless you already have significant knowledge of the language.

Our can help you decide between starting with a beginners or intermediate module.

1If you study Beginners Chinese (L108), you’ll need CEFR level A2 in your chosen language (French, German or Spanish) to continue to intermediate level.

How much time do I need?

  • Most of our students study part time, completing 60 credits a year.
  • This will usually mean studying for 16–18 hours a week.
  • For full-time students, the BA (Hons) qualification can be completed in 3 or 4 years, depending on the modules chosen.
  • If you start from beginners&/courses/languages/degrees/ba-language-studies-english-french-q30-ef/39; level when combining two modern languages, you’ll study 150 credits at Stage 1 and your degree will take at least four years to complete.

Find out if you have enough time to study with our time planner

Preparing for study with an Access module

Students who start their study with an Access module are more likely to be successful when they advance to Stage 1 of their qualification. They’re specially designed to give you a gentle introduction to OU study, boost confidence in your study skills, and help you gain a broad overview of your chosen subject area.

You’ll also benefit from:

  • feedback from your tutor through regular one-to-one phone tutorials
  • support from a dedicated team throughout your study
  • detailed written feedback on your work.
The Access module we’d recommend studying in preparation for this qualification is our:

Arts and languages Access module

What you will study

This multidisciplinary module is an ideal starting point if you have little or no previous knowledge of the arts, humanities and languages. It&/courses/languages/degrees/ba-language-studies-english-french-q30-ef/39;s perfect preparation for your study with 快猫视频 as you&/courses/languages/degrees/ba-language-studies-english-french-q30-ef/39;ll develop both your subject knowledge and your study skills. From the perspective of its central theme, ‘popular protest’, it explores a range of subjects, including art history, English, English language studies, history, and popular music, all through its central theme of ‘popular protest’. The module also offers an opportunity to explore other subjects, such as modern languages, classical studies, religious studies and creative writing.

View full details of Arts and languages Access module

Fees and funding in England

85% of our students pay nothing upfront by financing their studies with a student loan.

In this section:
Tuition fee
What are my funding options?
Other costs to think about
Additional support

Tuition fee

BA (Honours) Language Studies

Years of  study

3 years 6 years

Current fee per year in England

拢7,784* 拢3,892*

How we worked out the cost

A degree is worth 360 credits. The fee per year is based on studying 60 credits per year for 6 years. A degree is worth 360 credits. The fee per year is based on studying 120 credits per year for 3 years.

Total fee for qualification at current prices

拢23,352*

You鈥檒l fund your modules as you study them – you won鈥檛 have to pay for your whole qualification up front

That’s 18% less than the cost of an equivalent qualification offered at most other universities in England.

See comparison table

*The fee information provided here is valid for modules starting before 31 July 2026. Fees typically increase annually. In England, fees are subject to the part-time fee limit, as set out in section 5 of the University&/courses/languages/degrees/ba-language-studies-english-french-q30-ef/39;s .

What are my funding options?

There are several ways to fund your study, often without paying anything upfront.

Student loan

The most common way for our students to fund their study

  • A student loan is used by 85% of our students.
  • It’s not means-tested and there’s no age limit.
  • You don’t pay anything upfront. Student Finance England pay your fees directly to the OU for you.
  • You won’t pay back a penny until you earn over £25,000.
  • The amount you repay is tied to how much you earn. For example, if you earn £27,000 you’ll pay just £15.00 per month.

Other options

Open University Student Budget Account (OUSBA)

Repay in monthly instalments while you study.

Credit/debit card or bank transfer

Pay before each module starts. You can also combine card or bank transfer payments with other payment methods.

Employer sponsorship

More than 1 in 10 OU students are sponsored by their employer.

Enhanced Learning Credits (ELCs)

If you’re a serving member of the British Armed Forces (or you’ve recently left), you may be eligible to use ELCs to cover up to 100% of your course fees.

Which funding options could I be eligible for?


Other costs to think about

Your course fees cover your tuition, assessment and study materials, but there are still a few additional costs that can come with studying. If your income is less than £25,000 or you receive a qualifying benefit, you could get help with some of these costs after you start studying.

  • You’ll need a computer and the internet to access our learning resources and to participate in online tutorials.

Additional support

You may be eligible for:

  • help with study-related costs like set books and internet access
  • a free introductory Access module to build your confidence and skills
  • funding to study an OU qualification for free from our Carers’ Scholarships Fund if you are, or have recently been, an unpaid carer
  • a Care Experienced Scholarship to study an OU qualification for free if you&/courses/languages/degrees/ba-language-studies-english-french-q30-ef/39;re care experienced and aged 25 and under
  • a Sanctuary Scholarship to study an OU qualification for free if you’ve been displaced from your homeland for political, economic, ethnic, environmental, or human rights pressures
  • funding from our Scholarship for Black Students to study an OU qualification for free if you identify as being from a Black background

If you have a disability

  • The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a government grant to cover study support costs if you have a disability. It’s not means-tested, and there’s no age limit. Visit our Supporting students with disabilities page to find out more.
  • If your disability is a result of being injured in, or due to, military service, you could be eligible for our Disabled Veterans’ Scholarship Fund.

Need more information?

Talk through your funding options with one of our advisors

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How will I study this course?

With our unique approach to distance learning, you can study from home, work or on the move.

You’ll have some assessment deadlines to meet, but otherwise, you’ll be free to study at the times that suit you, fitting your learning around work, family, and social life.

For each of your modules, you’ll use either just online resources or a mix of online and printed materials.

Each module you study will have a module website with

  • a week-by-week study planner, giving you a step-by-step guide through your studies
  • course materials such as reading, videos, recordings, and self-assessed activities
  • module forums for discussions and collaborative activities with other students
  • details of each assignment and their due dates
  • a tutorial booking system, online tutorial rooms, and your tutor’s contact details
  • online versions of some printed module materials and resources.

If you have additional needs, we can also provide most module materials in alternative formats. Find out more about materials on our .

See how our module websites work.

Tutor support

Student, Joe, talks about balancing working at the NHS and studying with the OU and how he has the best of both worlds.

You’ll have a tutor for each module, who will introduce themselves before the module begins.

Throughout the module, they will:

  • mark your assignments and give feedback to help you improve
  • guide you to learning resources
  • support you, whether with general study skills or help with a specific topic.

Tutorials

Tutorials usually take place online, and they’re always optional.

Online tutorials are live presentations with module tutors in dedicated online tutorial rooms and are sometimes recorded.

Assessment

Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.

Computer-Marked Assignments

  • Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.

Tutor-Marked Assignments

  • You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
  • They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
  • Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.

End-of-Module Assessments

  • The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
  • Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.

Exams

  • Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
  • You’ll be given your exam date at least 5 months in advance.
  • Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or at an alternative location.
  • If a module has an in-person exam (that you must take at one of our exam centres) or is invigilated online, we’ll make this clear in the module description.

Progressing to a point where I felt more comfortable writing my assignments, and having my scores reflecting that, made me quite happy because it showed the hard work was being rewarded.

Patrick ‘Ricky’ Skene, BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness and Coaching

Other support and resources

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to our subject-specific Student Support Teams.

They’ll help you with any general questions about your study and updates to your OU account.

To help with your studies, you’ll also have access to:

  • our online library, with high-quality online resources to support your study
  • other university libraries in the UK and Ireland
  • the online Help Centre, which has general information about OU study and support, along with study skills advice
  • free Microsoft Office 365 software
  • IT and computing support from our Computing Helpdesk.

Find out more about student support and being a part of the OU community.

Having a course that was really varied and studying in a style that worked for Nick, was key to him launching his own business and becoming an entrepreneur.

Skills for career development

By the time you graduate, you’ll be an effective communicator with an awareness of cultural differences and similarities – attributes that are particularly valuable in an environment of increasing international contact. If you learn about English alongside another language, your study of its structure, history, and place in societies and cultures will greatly enrich and develop your understanding of all aspects of communication.

Certain skills flow directly from your studies like translation, fluent communication in more than one language, the ability to compose and analyse a range of texts, and the ability to work well with members of other cultures and communities. You’ll also develop a broad set of employability skills, including the ability to:

  • communicate effectively, clearly and accurately with others
  • manage and motivate yourself
  • plan, organise and prioritise your work
  • manage time and work independently and as part of a team
  • evaluate and reflect on your own work
  • set realistic objectives and meet your own goals
  • understand contemporary global issues and appreciate cultural diversity
  • draw together, analyse and critically evaluate information
  • use your knowledge about how language works in a range of settings
  • put together reasoned arguments and question assumptions
  • use information and communication technology (ICT) effectively
  • analyse data and undertake research using a range of methods.

Career relevance

As a linguist, you’ll enjoy a broad range of career opportunities directly related to your field: teaching; translating; interpreting; the diplomatic service; the media (publishing, journalism and advertising); leisure, tourism and travel; and working in international organisations and government bodies. There is also particular demand for language skills in education and more broadly across the economy in client-facing roles. These range from business development, sales, marketing, logistics and tourism to supporting and managing performance in global markets, and to offering services (from health and social care to driving instruction) in an increasingly diverse UK. Studying a language can also be your passport to a new life abroad.

Other careers

Employers in all fields value applicants who can communicate well, analyse, evaluate and present ideas and arguments effectively. These skills can be used in work where research or written communication plays a major part such as advertising, marketing, journalism, publishing and public relations.

Many graduate-level jobs are open to graduates of any discipline, particularly in business, finance, management consultancy and the public sector. Some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree. Linguists are particularly adept at relating to other people and being open to different points of view which are highly regarded skills in many professional settings.

Exploring your options

Once you register with us (and for up to three years after you finish your studies), you’ll have full access to our careers service for a wide range of information and advice – including online forums, website, interview simulation, vacancy service as well as the option to email or speak to a careers adviser. Some areas of the careers service website are , including help with looking for and applying for jobs. You can also read more general information about .

In the meantime, if you want to do some research around this qualification and where it might take you, we’ve put together a list of relevant job titles as a starting point (note that some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your degree):

  • teacher
  • language teacher (modern languages or English as a foreign language)
  • lecturer
  • translator
  • interpreter
  • diplomatic service officer
  • journalist
  • advertising account manager
  • marketing officer
  • copywriter
  • editor
  • PR consultant
  • tour manager
  • event organiser
  • travel agency manager.

Register for this course

This is the English and French route through our BA (Honours) Language Studies. You will register on the BA (Honours) Language Studies and enrol on the relevant modules for this route.

Start dates
: apply by 14/08/2025

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