Ancient History and French (BA)
- RV11
4 years (Full-time) / n/a (Part-time) / n/a (Distance / E-Learning)
Within this degree scheme, students will have the option to take specific modules from the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, with the added element of an international language with a rich culture behind it. The French department places firm emphasis on vocational linguistic training, giving students first-hand experience of using vital language skills alongside their historical academic studies. This joint honours degree will provide students with a range of important transferable skills in both disciplines – leading the way to a variety of potential career opportunities in both fields.

Key Facts
| UCAS Code | RV11 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 years |
| How to apply | www.cardiff.ac.uk/howtoapply |
| Accreditation | |
| Typical places available | The School of History, Archaeology and Religion admits around 260 students each year to its undergraduate degree programmes. The School of European Languages, Translation and Politics admits around 230 students each year to its undergraduate degree programmes. |
| Typical applications received | History, Archaeology and Religion = 1650 European Languages, Translation and Politics = 1300 |
| Scholarships & Bursaries | www.cardiff.ac.uk/scholarships |
| Fees | www.cardiff.ac.uk/fees |
| Typical A-level offer | ABB |
| Admissions Tutors |
French: Prof Gordon Cumming Ancient History: Dr Shaun Tougher |
| Tel Number |
French: 029 2087 5637 / 029 2087 4799 Ancient History: 029 2087 6228 |
| Email address |
French: EUROP-UG-Admissions@cardiff.ac.uk Ancient History: toughersf@cardiff.ac.uk |
| School website | www.cardiff.ac.uk/europ www.cardiff.ac.uk/hisar |
For more information about the course structures, modules and teaching for these subjects, please visit the individual profiles of Ancient History and French on our website.
For more information about the course structures, modules and teaching for these subjects, please visit the individual profiles of Ancient History and French on our website.
| Typical A-level Offer | ABB, excluding General Studies. Three A-level subjects including French. |
|---|---|
| Typical WBQ Offer | Advanced Diploma with a Pass in the Core plus AA grades at A-level (must include French at A -level) |
| Typical Int Bacc Offer | 34 points, including 6 in French at higher level. |
| Other | Applications from those offering alternative qualifications are welcome. Please see detailed admissions and selection criteria for more information. |
A list of commonly accepted alternative entry qualifications and admissions and selection criteria for this degree programme can be read here.
For more information about the course structures, modules and teaching for these subjects, please visit the individual profiles of Ancient History and French on our website.
Next intake: September each year
School Contact
Name: Dr Shaun Tougher
Telephone: +44 (0) 29 2087 0903
Fax:
Email: TougherSF@cardiff.ac.uk
School Website:
www.cardiff.ac.uk/share
School Contact
Name: Prof Gordon Cumming (French)
Telephone: +44 (0)29 2087 5590
Fax: +44 (0)29 2087 4946
Email: Cumming@cardiff.ac.uk
School Website:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/europ/