French and Classics, MA (Hons)

Many of the foundational concepts of Western society originated in ancient Greek, Latin, and French, which are central to influential literary and cultural works. Studying French and Classics through our flexible joint honours programme fosters understanding of both the contemporary world and historical contexts, allowing students to master at least two languages in their cultural settings or combine French with non-language pathways in ancient studies.In French studies, students can achieve near-native proficiency while exploring the rich francophone world through literature, cinema, political history, social movements, and philosophy, spanning from the Middle Ages to the present. Classics offers options in Latin, Greek, or broader pathways to examine the scholarship and literature that shaped Western society. At Edinburgh, a vibrant historic city with cultural events like film festivals, students benefit from a four-year programme including a full year abroad, tailored to personal interests and career needs.