Celtic and French, MA (Hons)

The historic alliance between Scotland and France, nations sharing Celtic heritage, underpins this four-year joint honours programme in Celtic and French. Study languages, literatures, histories, and cultures of the Celtic world—including Scottish Gaelic from beginner level—and the Francophone realm across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland's vibrant capital and festival city, the programme offers a full academic year abroad in a French-speaking country, exploring issues like language revitalisation, colonisation, and decolonisation. French courses build near-native fluency alongside Basque fundamentals, Francophone literature, cinema, history, and philosophy from the Middle Ages to today, with options in decolonial, gender, and film studies.Years 1-2 provide grounding and flexible electives across arts, humanities, and social sciences. Years 3-4 focus on honours-level specialisation, immersive Francophone experience, and advanced language skills. Benefits include societal engagement, world-class libraries, and creative opportunities in Scotland's cultural heart.