French and History of Art 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. The language is your gateway to a great many cultural and artistic movements from around the globe.


Studying French and History of Art helps us understand the contemporary world, and also sheds light on the past.


During your time with us, you will gain the skills to talk and write in French on a range of issues relating to France and the Francophone world, including its visual and material culture.


Our programme is also flexible. In Years 1 and 2, as well as studying French and History of Art, you will choose option courses from a wide range of disciplines. You will then specialise as you progress through your honours years.


French


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


Over the course of your four-year programme, which includes a year abroad, you will have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency in French.


We will introduce you to the extraordinary richness and variety of the Francophone world through the study of:


  • 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 in key disciplines such as decolonial, gender and film studies, all taught by leading experts.


History of Art


Beyond the Francophone world, History of Art will introduce you to art from different periods and cultures around the globe.


You will learn how, and for whom, works of art were made. You will also explore their meaning and discover the ways in which they can be interpreted.


Why Edinburgh


As a world-leading festival city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a global language in its cultural context. Its highlights include the four National Galleries of Scotland, and outstanding French holdings in the National Library of Scotland.


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.


When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.


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, and specialise in different aspects of Francophone studies and History of Art as you move through your degree.
  • Learn in an historic capital city where we have taught French for over a century.
  • Explore fantastic libraries, collections and galleries at the University and in the city.
  • Join societies, attend events, and gain the skills and confidence for life after university.

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. The language is your gateway to a great many cultural and artistic movements from around the globe.


Studying French and History of Art helps us understand the contemporary world, and also sheds light on the past.


During your time with us, you will gain the skills to talk and write in French on a range of issues relating to France and the Francophone world, including its visual and material culture.


Our programme is also flexible. In Years 1 and 2, as well as studying French and History of Art, you will choose option courses from a wide range of disciplines. You will then specialise as you progress through your honours years.


French


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


Over the course of your four-year programme, which includes a year abroad, you will have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency in French.


We will introduce you to the extraordinary richness and variety of the Francophone world through the study of:


  • 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 in key disciplines such as decolonial, gender and film studies, all taught by leading experts.


History of Art


Beyond the Francophone world, History of Art will introduce you to art from different periods and cultures around the globe.


You will learn how, and for whom, works of art were made. You will also explore their meaning and discover the ways in which they can be interpreted.


Why Edinburgh


As a world-leading festival city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a global language in its cultural context. Its highlights include the four National Galleries of Scotland, and outstanding French holdings in the National Library of Scotland.


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.


When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.


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, and specialise in different aspects of Francophone studies and History of Art as you move through your degree.
  • Learn in an historic capital city where we have taught French for over a century.
  • Explore fantastic libraries, collections and galleries at the University and in the city.
  • Join societies, attend events, and gain the skills and confidence for life after university.

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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