French and History of Art MA (Hons)

French is a major world language, in Africa as well as in Europe and Canada. Francophone art and thought have played a central part in creating our modern civilisation. Studying French and History of Art helps us understand the world in which we live now, as well as shedding light on the past. Studying on this programme will lead you to near-native fluency in the French language, thanks to our four years of intensive training. Uniquely, you'll have the opportunity to spend a year abroad at the prestigious Ecole du Louvre in Paris. As a large subject area, French and Francophone Studies at the University of Edinburgh can offer you a wide range of courses spanning the Middle Ages to the 21st century, including specialist options taught by leading experts in their fields. These include many courses on French culture – its art, literature and cinema, but also its political history and philosophical ideas. Beyond the Francophone world, History of Art will introduce you to art from different periods and cultures. You will learn how and for whom works of art were made, explore their meaning, and discover the ways they were - and continue to be - interpreted.