French and German, MA (Hons)

This comprehensive joint honours programme allows you to explore two prominent modern languages—French and German—within their rich cultural settings. German is the first language of over one-third of Europeans, while French broadens career prospects across Africa, the Americas, and beyond. Through rigorous language training, including a year abroad, you will develop advanced proficiency in both spoken and written French and German. Beyond language courses, you will examine aspects of francophone and German-speaking cultures from the Middle Ages to the present, covering topics such as literature, art, cinema, political history, social movements, and philosophical thought.Edinburgh, as a vibrant world-leading festival city and capital, provides an ideal environment for studying languages in context. Uniquely in Scotland, our four-year honours programme includes a full year abroad for study or work. The curriculum offers flexibility, with optional courses in various disciplines during Years 1 and 2, followed by specialisation in later years. Graduates emerge with a well-rounded education in arts and humanities, combined with expertise in two modern languages, making them highly sought after by global employers.