French and Philosophy, MA (Hons)

French is a prominent global language, spoken across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, with France's art, culture, and philosophical ideas significantly influencing modern civilization. Combined with philosophy, a cornerstone of Western thought for over 2,500 years, studying these subjects provides insights into contemporary issues and historical contexts.In our four-year programme, students can achieve near-native fluency in French while gaining a broad cultural and international perspective, highly valued by employers. The curriculum explores the francophone world's richness through literature, cinema, political history, social movements, and philosophical ideas, spanning from the Middle Ages to today, with options in post-colonial and gender studies. Philosophy encourages clear, systematic examination of profound questions, introducing key thinkers and revealing connections across human experiences.Edinburgh, a historic and vibrant capital, offers an ideal setting for this study, with philosophy taught since 1583 and French since 1894. The programme allows flexible course choices, including from other disciplines like politics or economics, and includes a full year abroad for enhanced employability.