French, MA (Hons)

French is a prominent global language spoken across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. At the University of Edinburgh, students explore French within the diverse cultural, social, and historical contexts of its speakers. Our four-year programme fosters near-native fluency alongside a comprehensive cultural education, highly valued by employers. Through studies in literature, cinema, political history, social movements, and philosophy, we delve into the francophone world's richness, covering topics from the Middle Ages to the present, with expert-led options in areas like post-colonial and gender studies.Edinburgh, a vibrant world-leading city and festival hub, offers an ideal setting for this programme, boasting one of the UK's finest French collections at the National Library of Scotland. With French taught since 1894, we provide unique opportunities, including societies like Les Escogriffes and research centres. The four-year structure allows flexibility to select courses aligning with personal interests, such as learning another language or exploring arts, humanities, and social sciences. Notably, we guarantee a full year abroad in a French-speaking country during Year 3, enhancing language immersion and intercultural skills.