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French and Business MA (Hons)

University of Edinburgh

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University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: RN11

Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

French is a major world language, spoken in many parts of Europe, Africa and the Americas. As a working language for many international organisations, it makes an excellent partner subject to Business.


French

At Edinburgh, you will study the French language in the context of the diverse countries, cultures and societies in which it is spoken.You will have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency through intensive language study, including a year abroad.You will explore aspects of French culture, including Francophone literature and cinema, political history, social movements and philosophical ideas. Our courses cover material from the Middle Ages to the 21st century and include specialist options taught by leading experts in key disciplines, including post-colonial studies and gender studies.


Business

Studying business will prepare you for the social, political, environmental and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies such as: authentic leadership ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour entrepreneurial practice effective communicationThis will allow you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including: accountancy and finance strategy marketing human resource management data analytics entrepreneurship and innovation The Business School Student Development team provides opportunities for you to develop a range of essential business graduate competencies. You may participate in undergraduate Edinburgh Awards supported by an alumni professional mentor and trained coaches, focusing on: Personal and Professional Development (Year 2) Effective and Responsible Leadership (Year 3 or 4) You can also participate in a large number of business societies, business events and peer-support schemes.


Business or International Business?

This programme is a more wide-ranging alternative to the International Business with French programme. Alongside courses in local and global business, you will study French and francophone cultures over the full four years, and be able to take more option courses in Years 1 and 2.During your year abroad (Year 3), you will not necessarily study business courses but you will complete an independent piece of research on a contemporary business issue relating to the country in which you are studying or working.In Year 4, in addition to French language and cultural study, you will choose three honours-level courses from options on different aspects of business.


Why Edinburgh?

We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working. The programme is flexible. In Years 1 and 2, as well as studying French and Business, you will choose option courses from a wide range of disciplines. You will then specialise as you progress through your honours years. Our programmes are also highly sought-after and accredited by a wide range of leading business education organisations and professional bodies. We have leading graduate employers involved across the curriculum. When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 28,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AAA

Required subjects: A Levels: a language other than English at B. GCSEs: French at B or 6, Mathematics at B or 6, and English at C or 4.

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University information

University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Stu

    8th out of 122 7

    15th out of 47 1

    7th out of 29 2

  • Entry standards

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    197 89%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

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    83.0 83%

    16th

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    109th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    189 84%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    11th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.83 71%

    43rd

  • Entry standards

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    183 90%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    9th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    26th

    1

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