French and Social Policy, MA (Hons)

Course summary

French is a major world language, spoken in many parts of Europe, Africa and the Americas. French and Social Policy make an excellent joint honours choice by combining the study of:

• a modern language in its global cultural, social and political context `

• the distribution of welfare and wellbeing within societies, and the policies which influence that distribution

French On this programme, you have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency in French through intensive language study, including a year abroad. You will also explore aspects of French culture, including francophone:

• 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. Social PolicyYou will focus on social and economic change, what causes it, and its consequences for society. Reflecting on how policies are developed, you will learn about the policy-making process in the UK. You will also study the influence of international bodies such as the EU and OECD. Why Edinburgh?As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a global language in its cultural context and alongside social policy.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. Our four-year programme is flexible. In Years 1 and 2, as well as your core subjects, you will choose option courses from a wide range of disciplines. You will then specialise as you progress through your honours years. When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.

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