The curriculum consists of a combination of core courses that all students take. The study of French language, literature and society is compulsory throughout all programmes, including Combined Degrees. All courses in the department are run as course units. The choice of units in the first two years of a course is subject to guidance.
Students have a free choice of options in their final year.
Courses are examined in the year in which they are taught. The third year is spent abroad. The BA admissions tutor is Dr. Jane Gilbert.