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French and Classics - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: QR81

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Many of the basic concepts underlying Western society were expressed for the first time in ancient Greek or Latin. Together with French, they are the language of many highly influential literary and cultural works.Studying French and Classics helps us understand the contemporary world, as well as shedding light on the past. Our flexible joint honours programme enables you to learn at least two languages in their cultural context, or to combine studying French with a non-language pathway through ancient worlds.You will have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency in this widely-spoken modern language, while gaining the broad cultural education valued by graduate employers.We will introduce you to the extraordinary richness and variety of the francophone world through the study of:literature and cinemapolitical history and social movementsphilosophical ideasOur 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.Your studies are your gateway to the cultures of parts of:EuropeAfricaThe AmericasYou can opt to take a Latin, Greek or a non-language pathway through Classics.You will explore the highly influential scholarship and literature of the classical world that gave rise to Western society.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 28,000per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AAB - A*AA

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    French

    22nd out of 43 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    192 87%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    29th

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.84 71%

    43rd

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