French and Business MA (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities
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Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

French is a major world language, spoken in many parts of Europe, Africa, and the Americas. As a working language for many international organisations, it makes an excellent partner subject to Business.


French


On this programme, you will study the French language in the context of the diverse countries, cultures and societies in which it is spoken.


You will have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency through intensive language study, including a year abroad. 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.


You will explore aspects of French culture, including Francophone literature and cinema, political history, social movements and philosophical ideas.


Our courses cover material from the Middle Ages to the 21st century and include specialist options in key disciplines such as decolonial, gender, and film studies, all taught by leading experts.


Business


Studying business will prepare you for the social, political, environmental and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.


Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies, such as:


  • authentic leadership
  • ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour
  • entrepreneurial practice
  • effective communication


Business or International Business?


This programme is a more wide-ranging alternative to the International Business with French programme. Alongside courses in local and global business, you will study French and Francophone cultures over the full four years, and be able to take more option courses in Years 1 and 2.


During your year abroad (Year 3), you will complete an independent piece of research on a contemporary business issue relating to the country in which you are studying or working.


In Year 4, in addition to French language and cultural study, you will choose three honours-level courses from options on different aspects of business.


Programme benefits


  • Study over four years, giving you the choice and flexibility to try out different things.
  • Go abroad for the first of your honours years - Year 3.
  • Build up to fluency in the French language - one of the UN's six official languages - and specialise in different aspects of Francophone studies and business as you move through your degree.
  • Gain accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
  • Learn in an historic city where we have taught French for over a century.
  • Join societies, attend events, and gain the skills and confidence for life after university.


How long it takes to complete this degree programme


This programme is studied over 4 years, including a year abroad. This enables us to build choice and flexibility into your studies, giving you time to explore options, find what you like and build your skills.


Your first two years will be your pre-honours years. They will give you a good grounding in your subjects. In addition to studying core courses, you will broaden your education and skill set by choosing option courses from a range of subjects and disciplines. This may enable you to change the focus of your programme.


Your final two years will be your honours years. You will spend Year 3 abroad, gaining a lived experience of Francophone culture. Year 4 will be tailored to your interests in specific topics in or approaches to French and Francophone Studies and Business.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

French is a major world language, spoken in many parts of Europe, Africa, and the Americas. As a working language for many international organisations, it makes an excellent partner subject to Business.


French


On this programme, you will study the French language in the context of the diverse countries, cultures and societies in which it is spoken.


You will have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency through intensive language study, including a year abroad. 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.


You will explore aspects of French culture, including Francophone literature and cinema, political history, social movements and philosophical ideas.


Our courses cover material from the Middle Ages to the 21st century and include specialist options in key disciplines such as decolonial, gender, and film studies, all taught by leading experts.


Business


Studying business will prepare you for the social, political, environmental and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.


Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies, such as:


  • authentic leadership
  • ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour
  • entrepreneurial practice
  • effective communication


Business or International Business?


This programme is a more wide-ranging alternative to the International Business with French programme. Alongside courses in local and global business, you will study French and Francophone cultures over the full four years, and be able to take more option courses in Years 1 and 2.


During your year abroad (Year 3), you will complete an independent piece of research on a contemporary business issue relating to the country in which you are studying or working.


In Year 4, in addition to French language and cultural study, you will choose three honours-level courses from options on different aspects of business.


Programme benefits


  • Study over four years, giving you the choice and flexibility to try out different things.
  • Go abroad for the first of your honours years - Year 3.
  • Build up to fluency in the French language - one of the UN's six official languages - and specialise in different aspects of Francophone studies and business as you move through your degree.
  • Gain accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
  • Learn in an historic city where we have taught French for over a century.
  • Join societies, attend events, and gain the skills and confidence for life after university.


How long it takes to complete this degree programme


This programme is studied over 4 years, including a year abroad. This enables us to build choice and flexibility into your studies, giving you time to explore options, find what you like and build your skills.


Your first two years will be your pre-honours years. They will give you a good grounding in your subjects. In addition to studying core courses, you will broaden your education and skill set by choosing option courses from a range of subjects and disciplines. This may enable you to change the focus of your programme.


Your final two years will be your honours years. You will spend Year 3 abroad, gaining a lived experience of Francophone culture. Year 4 will be tailored to your interests in specific topics in or approaches to French and Francophone Studies and Business.

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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