French pathways

Students may study French courses as an elective in their degree or complete a major or extended major in French.

French majors and extended majors can be undertaken at:

  • introductory level (that is no previous knowledge of French) - stream A 
  • intermediate level - stream B,
  • by students who have studied Senior French at school - stream C, or
  • by students who are native or fluent speakers of French - stream D 

Separate starting points and pathways apply for students in each category. See the University's Programs and Courses website for details of courses that are required in each stream.

Students who do not know their starting point (course) and pathway should apply to sit for a placement interview. Placement interviews are held before the beginning of each semester and appointments can be obtained from the school office.

The recommended courses in each stream include:

Stream A - no prior knowledge of French

Year 1
Semester 1 FREN1010 Introductory French A
Semester 2 FREN1020 Introductory French B
Year 2
Semester 1 FREN2010 Intermediate French A
Semester 2 FREN2020 Intermediate French B
Year 3
Semester 1 FREN3111 French Language  and Culture A: ex beginners 

A full 3-year pathway for stream A is available.

Stream B –Intermediate

Year 1
Semester 1 FREN2010 Intermediate French A
Semester 2 FREN2020 Intermediate French A
Year 2
Semester 1 FREN3111 French Language  and Culture A: ex beginners 
Semester 2 FREN3113 French Language B
Year 3
Semester 1 FREN3114 French Language C

A full 3-year pathway for stream B is available.

Stream C - Year 12 or equivalent knowledge of French

Year 1
Semester 1 FREN3112 French Language A 
Semester 2 FREN3113 French Language B
Year 2
Semester 1 FREN3114 French Language C
Semester 2 FREN3115 French Language D
Year 3
Semester 1 FREN3116 Advanced French Language  

A full 3-year pathway for stream C is available.

Stream D - Accelerated

For students who have successfully completed Year 12 French and who have spent 6 months or longer in a French-speaking country. All students in this category must sit a placement test before enrolling in French courses.

Year 1
Semester 1 FREN3114 French Language C
Semester 2 FREN3115 French Language D
Year 2
Semester 1 FREN3310 Introduction to French>English Translation 
Semester 2 FREN3116 French Language E
Year 3
Semester 1 FREN3310 Introduction to French>English Translation (if on offer) + FREN3910 French Study Project (or second semester)
Semester 2 FREN3910 French Study Project (or first semester)

A full 3-year pathway for stream D is available.

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