Bachelor's degree French studies

Bachelor’s Degree French studies

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Type : Bachelor’s

Format : Full-time

Duration : 3 years

Next start date : September 2026

Level : Bac +3 (State-recognized degree)

Language : French

Location : Lille

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Diploma in agreement with Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale

From great works of French and international literature… to interdisciplinary and vocational knowledge!

Presentation Bachelor's degree French studies

Presentation

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This course includes essential classes which enable the student to gain extensive literary knowledge in the context of interdisciplinary training. The main area covered is literature, but students also prepare for the world of work and gradually build up a specific professional career plan. Students are particularly introduced to publishing, both traditional and online, and helped to understand the different literary careers.

Language of instruction : French

Academic Calendar : Fall semester from early September to Christmas, spring semester from early January to mid-May. 500 teaching hours per year.

Entry Requirements : In order to register for this course, the applicant must have either the French baccalaureate or an equivalent diploma (American high school graduation certificate, British A’levels, including French etc.) Non-native French speakers should have attained the level C1 on the European scale in French.

IFP Partnership

French as a Foreign Language (FLE) Training

Literary workshop

Small teams

Program Bachelor's degree French studies

Program

According to Aliocha WALD-LASOWSKI, the programme coordinator for the Bachelor’s degree, “the teaching approach of our Bachelor’s programme enables students to engage with digital and technological tools, drawing on their literary knowledge and their analytical and critical thinking skills. Over the course of their three-year programme, they will explore digital publishing, try their hand at radio drama, create a blog, put together a theatre project and take part in discussions with guest writers at the Literary Workshop in the MediaLab. All these projects to be developed will enrich and nurture their cultural understanding and practical skills.”

  • Literature
  • Poetry reading
  • History of the French language
  • Linguistics
  • Film analysis
  • Drama practice
  • History of painting
  • Journalism
  • Digital tools
  • Two modern foreign languages

Year 1, Semester 1

Engaging in complex reasoning, both orally and in writing, in the field of literature

Course title: The Female Heroine in the Novel

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Sartre and Camus: Existentialism

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Literature and Marginality

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Georges Perec: Depicting Disappearance

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Latin

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Methodology of Commentary and Essay Writing

Number of hours: 18h

Course title: IFP/Service Learning Option

Number of hours: 12h

Course title: History of Literary Movements from the 16th Century to the Present Day

Number of hours: 24h

Organising a literary event

Course title: Adaptations of Shakespeare

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Linguistics

Number of hours: 18h

Course title: Introduction to Journalistic Writing

Number of hours: 24h

Using linguistic and digital tools to support literature

Course title: Semiology of the Image

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Introduction to American Literature

Number of hours: 18h

Course title: English

Number of hours: 24h

Engaging in complex reasoning, both orally and in writing, in the field of literature

Course title: The Female Heroine in the Novel

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Césaire and Glissant: the Francophonie

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Literature and Spirituality

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Reading Marcel Proust: Du côté de chez Swann

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Introduction to Myths

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Latin

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: IFP/Service Learning Option

Number of hours: 12h

Course title: History of Literary Movements from the 16th Century to the Present Day

Number of hours: 24h

Organising a literary event

Course title: Reflections on the Arts

Number of hours: 18h

Course title: Linguistics

Number of hours: 18h

Course title: Introduction to Journalistic Writing

Number of hours: 24h

Using linguistic and digital tools to support literature

Course title: Introduction to American Literature

Number of hours: 18h

Course title: English

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Literary Workshops in Rhetoric

Number of hours: 18h

Engaging in complex reasoning, both orally and in writing, in the field of literature

Course title: Introduction to Chinese Literature

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Flaubert’s L’Éducation sentimentale

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Writing, Composition and Communication

Number of hours: 18h

Course title: Theatre Creation Workshop

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Latin

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Music and Literature

Number of hours: 18h

Course title: IFP Elective/Ethics of Responsibility

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Invention and Expression

Number of hours: 12h

Organising a literary event

Course title: The theme of the city in literature

Number of hours: 18h

Course title: Linguistics

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Creating journalistic content

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Western Dramaturgy

Number of hours: 24h

Using linguistic and digital tools to support literature

Course title: Digital Blogging

Number of hours: 18h

Course title: Fantasy: Literature and Cinema

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: The Literary Novel in English

Number of hours: 24h

Engaging in complex reasoning, both orally and in writing, in the field of literature

Course title: The Representation of Jewish Identity in Literature

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Exile in Literature: Gombrowicz, Kafka and Kundera

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Poetry and Painting

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Theatre Creation Workshop

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Balzac’s, Lost Illusions

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Latin

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: IFP Option / Great Humanist Figures

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Invention and Expression

Number of hours: 12h

Organising a literary event

Course title: Rimbaud and mystical poetry

Number of hours: 18h

Course title: Linguistics

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Creating journalistic content

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Oral Theatre and Other Arts (shared with MCAC2)

Number of hours: 24h

Using linguistic and digital tools to support literature

Course title: Creative Writing Workshop

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: The Short Story in English

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Creative Writing

Number of hours: 18h

Acting ethically and responsibly

Course title: Discovering careers in the book and publishing industry

Number of hours: 18h

Course title: MOOC ODDyssée

Number of hours: 30h

Engaging in complex reasoning, both orally and in writing, in the field of literature

Course title: Women’s Writing and Voices in the Caribbean

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Les Faux-Monnayeurs by André Gide

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: From Fairy Tale to Animation

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Autofiction in literature

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Latin

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Women and Literature

Number of hours: 12h

Course title: IFP Option: Arts, Literature and Spirituality

Number of hours: 24h

Organising a literary event

Course title: Linguistics

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: An ecological and poetic reading of two novels

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Linguistics and the Teaching of French

Number of hours: 36h

Course title: Introduction to African Literature

Number of hours: 24h

Using linguistic and digital tools to support literature

Course title: From noir fiction to film noir

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Literary Workshop on Rhetoric

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: English Writing Workshop

Number of hours: 24h

Acting ethically and responsibly

Course title: Organising a Book Fair

Number of hours: 24h

Engaging in complex reasoning, both orally and in writing, in the field of literature

Course title: Digital Literature and Visual Creation

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Literature, Trauma and Resilience

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Women and Literature

Number of hours: 12h

Course title: Latin

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: The Contemporary Novel

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: IFP/European Humanism Option

Number of hours: 24h

Organising a literary event

Course title: Linguistics

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Literature of Struggle and Combat

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Linguistics and the Teaching of French

Number of hours: 36h

Course title: Introduction to Russian Literature

Number of hours: 24h

Using linguistic and digital tools to support literature

Course title: Adventures in Literature and Cinema

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: English Writing Workshop

Number of hours: 24h

Course title: Creative Writing and Literary Creation Workshop

Number of hours: 18h

Acting ethically and responsibly

Course title: Organising a Book Fair

Number of hours: 24h

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Students per intake

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Weekly classes

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Success

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Careers and further study

The Bachelor’s degree in French studies at the FLSH enables students to explore careers in the book industry across the publishing sector – from the most traditional to the most innovative – as well as related fields centred on books and written culture (bookshops, libraries) and cultural mediation activities (specialist press, literary events and fairs).

Through their choice of modules, students tailor their study programme to prepare for a specific career.

For students aiming for a career in teaching, the FLSH has a partnership with the Institute of Teacher Training. This partnership enables them to undertake a 60-hour preparatory module throughout the Bachelor’s degree, preparing them for a career in teaching and helping them to develop their career plans.

An internship is offered during the Bachelor’s degree but is optional.

Career opportunities

Careers in publishing and documentation

Proofreader

Bookseller

Researcher

Teacher

Copywriter

After completing this bachelor’s degree, you can continue your studies...

Master’s Degree Digital writing and publishing
Master’s Degree Journalism and contemporary history
Master’s Degree Cultural management
Master’s Degree Digital Heritage Studies
École des Chartes Entrance Examination
Librarians’ Competition

Scholarship Bachelor's degree French studies

Scholarship

As part of its policy to support the funding of studies, the FLSH is introducing a grant of €2,000 for prospective students of the first year of the Bachelor’s degree in History, French studies, English and American Studies and Performance Arts, Film Studies and Contemporary Music

Teachers Bachelor's degree French studies

Some of your future teachers

At the FLSH, lecturers play a key role in students’ success. They are professionals and/or researchers who pass on their knowledge with passion.

Aliocha Wald Lasowski

Researcher MUSE Team

Professor in literature, philosophy, political science and musical aesthetics

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Zineb Serghini 

Researcher MUSE Team

Dr in Information and Communication Sciences, Head of the Media, Culture and Communication Bachelor’s degree programme

Tiphaine Zetlaoui

Tiphaine Zetlaoui

Researcher MUSE Team

Dr in Information and Communication Sciences, co-coordinator of the Master’s programme in Strategic Communication, co-director of the MUSE research unit

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Zoeline Smolinski

Teacher

Lecturer on the Bachelor’s degree programme in Literature, Writing and Creative Writing

Guillaume Foyer

Teacher

Tutorial Leader in Philosophy and Modern Literature

Gert Valentijn

Teacher

Lecturer in Contemporary French Literature

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Student projects

During the three-year Bachelor’s degree in French studies, students undertake projects and are offered the opportunity to take part in events:

Les témoignages de nos étudiants

I’ve been an avid reader since I was a child, and my choices have always been guided by this passion. I earned a bachelor’s degree in modern literature, followed by a master’s degree in writing, literature, and digital publishing, which allowed me to discover the world of publishing and take charge of numerous projects, each one more interesting and enriching than the last. Now that I’ve graduated and can look back, I realize that my studies were a true source of happiness, and I have very fond memories of them and the wonderful people I met along the way.

Amandine

former student in Bachelor's Degree French studies

Les témoignages de nos étudiants

“This degree program allowed me to participate in many hands-on projects, such as writing workshops and the creation of a short story collection. I also explored different forms of expression by writing articles, columns, and even a podcast.”

Florine

student in Bachelor's Degree French studies

Les témoignages de nos étudiants

When I was in high school, I didn’t read much; the only books I would even tolerate were manga. I was afraid I wouldn’t understand them, and I didn’t know what to read. In my junior year, there was a book that sparked my love of reading. Before starting this bachelor’s program, I pursued a bachelor’s degree in psychology, but I ended up failing my first year. Eventually, I switched to a bachelor’s program in literature, writing, and creative writing—and it was the best decision of my life! I did an internship at FNAC in the bookstore section and at a publishing house in Paris, where I read manuscripts.

Pauline

former student in Bachelor's Degree French studies

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Administrative contact

Carine CAPON
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Program director

Aliocha WALD-LASOWSKI

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Which Master’s programmes are available after this Bachelor’s degree?

This bachelor’s degree leads to a number of master’s programmes: Master’s Degree Digital writing and publishing, Master’s Degree Journalism and contemporary history, Master’s Degree Cultural management, Master MEEF (teaching), Master’s Degree Strategic communication, etc.

Fees are on a sliding scale based on household taxable income. An online calculator is available on the UCLille website. Scholarships can help reduce the cost.

Yes. The FLSH is authorised to accept students receiving CROUS grants. Tuition fees are reduced on a sliding scale depending on the grant tier awarded.

Full-time face-to-face course. Small class sizes to ensure personalised support. Around 30 hours of lessons per week.

Admission is based on an application via Parcoursup. The criteria include academic results, motivation and extracurricular activities related to the humanities and culture.

Press officer, bookseller, local government editor, tour guide, literary critic, librarian, library curator, or further study at Master’s level.

An internship is included as part of the course. Literary workshops and practical projects are offered throughout the course.