Business Studies and French Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Equip yourself with a rich breadth of knowledge in business and management with our flexible Business Studies course.

When you choose Business Studies at Stirling, you won’t just be stepping into one of the UK's leading business and management institutions – you’ll also open the door to a world of opportunities with the freedom to access subjects from different Faculties across the University and, if you wish, combine your degree with one of a wide variety of subjects. From Spanish to Sport, Psychology to Law, and Marketing to Accountancy, our flexibility is your strength as you pair your passion with an in-depth grounding in business.

This course will grow your managerial expertise and put foundations in place to ensure you continue developing through your professional life. You’ll also learn how organisations are structured, and gain insight into what makes them function best. Speakers from the industry visit regularly to complement our own research-led teaching – giving you real-world and rounded knowledge of business and the tools needed to succeed in it.

### We are AACSB accredited

The University of Stirling is [accredited by AACSB International](https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/faculties/stirling-business-school/about-us/rankings-and-accreditations/aacsb-international-accreditation/) in recognition of our excellence in business education. This puts the University of Stirling Business School among the top 6% of business schools globally.

French is one of the most spoken languages in the world. It’s the only language other than English that is spoken on all five continents (Kochiva, Oct 2025). So there’s plenty of demand in many career sectors for French speakers.

### Immerse yourself in French language and culture

Our French degree builds your spoken and written French skills. You'll explore the history, culture and politics shaping the French-speaking world. You’ll:

* develop your French language abilities whether you’re a beginner or already advanced,

* study exciting modules like French literature, cinema and culture of the Francophone world,

* master translation and advanced grammar,

* learn in small interactive classes,

* develop professional skills that are highly valued in the global job market:  critical thinking, research, cross-cultural communication.