Latin with French: The University of Manchester

Course description

Joint-honours Latin with French is based on the study of the language, literature and culture of both societies. Each language is studied in all three years: where appropriate, texts for literary and historical course units are read in the original language. Latin may be taken by complete beginners (course 2) as well as by post A-level students (course 1). This degree programme includes a year spent in France: where possible, this includes enrolment on classical courses at a French University. There is a wide range of styles of teaching, including lectures, seminars, small-group tutorials and virtual seminars via the web.

Career opportunities

A classical degree (especially one including a language element) opens many doors and is highly prized by employers. Graduates take up jobs in museum or gallery management, publishing, the media, the Civil Service, industry, banking, accountancy, retail management and law, as well as teaching.

Entry requirements

• English language: Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent; eg. NCUK EAP minimum Grade of A with range of 70-79, TOEFL: PBT score of 600; CBT score of 250; TWE score of 5.5; IBT score of 100.
• A level: Grades ABB-BBB. This must include French or Latin. Two AS-levels accepted in place of one A-level. General Studies is welcomed but not normally included as part of the standard offer.
• Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications.
• GCSE: English Language at minimum of grade C.
• Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University.
• International baccalaureate: 33-32 points overall to include 5 or 6 at Higher level in three subjects.