French and Classics, MA (Hons)

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 languages 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.FrenchYou 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 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.Your studies are your gateway to the cultures of parts of:

• Europe

• Africa

• the Americas

Classics You 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. Why Edinburgh?As a world-leading historic, festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a modern language in its cultural context and alongside Classics.There is plenty to see and do throughout the year, including events at the annual French and Africa in Motion film festivals, and at the nearby Institut francaise d’Ecosse. Studying over four years enables you to choose courses, including from other disciplines, that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs.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.

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