French and History, MA (Hons)

Studying French and History on our flexible joint honours programme provides insights into the contemporary world and historical contexts. You can develop advanced French language skills, aiming for near-native fluency, while exploring the rich francophone world through literature, cinema, political history, social movements, and philosophical ideas from the Middle Ages to the present. This includes specialist options in post-colonial and gender studies, serving as a gateway to cultures in Europe, Africa, and the Americas.In History, you will engage with primary sources and diverse historical writing, covering periods from the early Middle Ages to the modern era across Britain, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Our courses offer varied approaches, including political, cultural, social, economic, intellectual, gender, and global history. Edinburgh, a world-leading cultural hub with World Heritage Sites, enhances your experience through events like film festivals and a full academic year abroad, tailored to your interests and career needs.