Home Short French (Intensive) Entry requirements for French (Intensive) School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Date of entryJanuary 2026 Section menu Overview Entry requirements Fees and funding Teaching and assessment How to apply Find the right entry requirements Select where you are from and what you are currently studying I am from: United Kingdom I am studying: Entry requirement Entry requirements Entry requirement For the intensive, 25-week course, you should have some basic knowledge of French, although if you are a competent linguist and are willing to dedicate sufficient time (approximately 4 to 5 hours per week), then you could start from scratch. Further information on English language qualifications Don’t meet the English language requirements? Pre-sessional English for international students If you hold a conditional offer and have not yet met the English entry requirements for a degree course at the University, we can help you with our pre-sessional English courses. Learn more about our pre-sessional English courses. Contact our enquiry team If you have any questions about the admissions process, studying, or living in Dundee, please contact us Use our online form Previous Overview Next Fees and funding