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Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
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Location
Central area campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
French is a major world language, spoken in many parts of Europe, Africa and the Americas. The language is your gateway to a great many cultural and artistic movements from around the globe.Studying French and History of Art helps us understand the contemporary world, while shedding light on the past.During your time with us, you will gain the skills to talk and write in French on a range of issues relating to France and the francophone world, including its visual and material culture.
FrenchAt Edinburgh, you will study the French language in the context of the diverse countries, cultures and societies in which it is spoken. Over the course of your four-year programme, which includes a year abroad, you will have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency in French. We will introduce you to the extraordinary richness and variety of the francophone world through the study of: literature and cinema political history and social movements 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.
History of ArtBeyond the francophone world, History of Art will introduce you to art from different periods and cultures around the globe. You will learn how, and for whom, works of art were made. You will also explore their meaning and discover the ways in which they can be interpreted.
Why EdinburghAs a world-leading festival city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a global language in its cultural context. Its highlights include the four National Galleries of Scotland, and outstanding French holdings in the National Library of Scotland. 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. Our programme is flexible. In Years 1 and 2, as well as studying French and History of Art, you will choose option courses from a wide range of disciplines. You will then specialise as you progress through your honours years.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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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 : AAA
Required subjects: A Levels: a language other than English at B. GCSEs: French at B or 6 and English at C or 4.
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