Degree in Applied Francophone Studies

Admission and exit profile

Admission profile

Considering the characteristics and objectives of the Bachelor's Degree in Applied Francophone Studies, students who choose to pursue this program should be aware that they are being offered a broad and multifaceted training program, the backbone of which lies in the mastery and improvement of the French language, a key tool that will facilitate access to and understanding of the literary, sociocultural, political-economic, and other developments of both France and the Francophonie. All this without forgetting the importance of a thorough command of Spanish, the ability to perfect a second European language or begin learning it, or delving deeper into the knowledge of the Arabic language and culture. Furthermore, this new degree will provide a cultural, legislative, and political-economic foundation.

The compendium of knowledge, skills, and attitudes fostered by this degree will provide students not only with knowledge, but also with the know-how and skills that will enable them to successfully carry out their professional practice.

Given these peculiarities, students wishing to pursue these studies should be particularly interested and motivated by:

  • Languages and cultural diversity.
  • The dimension of the French-speaking socio-cultural environment.
  •  Appropriate oral and written expression, both in the native language and in other foreign languages.
  • Culture and human thought.
  • The functionality of French in socio-economic and international relations.
  • Stimulation of critical thinking and logical reasoning.
  • A taste for organization and perseverance.
  • Intercultural cooperation, communication and mediation.

The minimum level of French proficiency recommended for admission to these courses is B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Graduation profile

The Degree provides the fundamental competencies and learning outcomes to intervene in the world of:

  • Teaching and research.
  • Linguistic and cultural advice, especially in French.
  • Translation and interpretation.
  • Linguistic and intercultural mediation.
  • The publishing industry.
  • Linguistic-cultural management and consulting in the media.
  • Cultural management and production.
  • Consulting in the tourism sector.
  • Management and advice on documentation and archives.
  • Diplomatic relations and foreign policy.
  • Economic and commercial relations.
  • Development cooperation.