FREN10001 French 3
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 30%: mostly coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
- 20% group work
Is FREN10001 hard?
FREN10001: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (8 reviews), Final exam only 30%, First-year subject.
What you learn
French for students who finished French 2: more everyday speaking, reading and writing, with new grammar.
After it you can
- Talk about familiar topics in French with more confidence
- Read and write short French texts
- Use new grammar and vocabulary correctly
What you need first
a French placement test
What it leads to
- FREN10003 French 4
- FREN20004 French Translation
- FREN20016 French and Francophone Cultural Studies
- FREN20017 French 4
- FREN30006 French Translation
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Tests 30%, Presentations 20%, Projects 20%, Final exam 30%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 8 students on StudentVIP (2014–2023)
- Most reviewers (2014-2023) said it largely repeats Year 12 French at a faster pace, which is good for consolidating grammar but can feel repetitive.
- If you kept up in VCE French, tests and the exam are very doable; a couple of earlier students found the level too intense for them.
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Quick answers
- When is FREN10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking FREN10001?
- Needs a French placement test.
- Does FREN10001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 30% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 30%, Presentations 20%, Projects 20%, Final exam 30%.
- Is FREN10001 hard?
- From 8 student reviews on StudentVIP: Most reviewers (2014-2023) said it largely repeats Year 12 French at a faster pace, which is good for consolidating grammar but can feel repetitive.
- What do students say about FREN10001?
- Most reviewers (2014-2023) said it largely repeats Year 12 French at a faster pace, which is good for consolidating grammar but can feel repetitive. If you kept up in VCE French, tests and the exam are very doable; a couple of earlier students found the level too intense for them.
- How many class hours a week does FREN10001 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take FREN10001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after FREN10001?
- 5 subjects need it first, for example FREN10003, FREN20004, FREN20016, FREN20017.
- Can I rate FREN10001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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