Arabic and French, MA (Hons)

Arabic and French, two of the world's most prominent languages, form an excellent joint honours programme, reflecting centuries of cultural interaction from medieval epics to contemporary cinema and music in Europe and North Africa. Arabic is spoken by over 350 million people across a vast region from the Atlantic to the Persian Gulf, ranking as the sixth most spoken language globally and one of the United Nations' official tongues. It provides access to the rich intellectual heritage of Islam and the histories, societies, and politics of the Middle East, with no prior knowledge required.French, a major global language in Europe, Africa, and the Americas, has shaped modern civilisation through its art, literature, and philosophy. This programme offers intensive language training alongside studies of Francophone cinema, political history, and ideas from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, including specialist options in post-colonial and gender studies. At the University of Edinburgh's renowned School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, students develop proficiency in both languages, benefit from a full year abroad for immersion, and gain transferable skills for global careers.