This joint honours program combines the study of history with French language, literature, and culture, including a dedicated year abroad. Students will gain a strong foundation in historical methodologies and explore diverse historical periods and themes, while also developing fluency in French and expertise in French and Francophone cultures. The year abroad provides valuable international experience, cultural immersion, and the opportunity to study history and French from a different perspective. The program emphasizes the development of research skills, analytical skills, critical thinking, intercultural understanding, linguistic proficiency, and a sophisticated understanding of both historical context and French/Francophone affairs, preparing students for careers that require a blend of historical knowledge and French/Francophone expertise.

(Career options are highly dependent on chosen specializations, language proficiency, further study, and experience. Potential paths include but are not limited to:) Roles in: Government (e.g., Foreign Office, Diplomatic Service), Business (e.g., international trade, translation, interpreting), Journalism/Media (e.g., reporting on France or Francophone regions), Education (e.g., teaching French or history), Academia (e.g., research in history or French/Francophone studies), NGOs/Nonprofits (e.g., working on France/Francophone-related issues), Cultural exchange programs, Tourism, (Potentially roles in related universities, research institutions, businesses operating in French-speaking regions, government agencies, media, and other sectors where historical knowledge and French/Francophone expertise are valued)

- Member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group
- Many highly ranked subjects and great graduate prospects
- Located in the historic and friendly city of York