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


Social Policy


You 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 European Union (EU) and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).


We deal with a wide array of policy areas, for example:


  • health and welfare
  • education and labour markets
  • family and childhood


We work closely with:


  • governments
  • NGOs
  • third sector and interest representation groups
  • international organisations and other external actors


International comparative analyses are one of our main strengths, and we place a strong emphasis on providing our students with empirical research skills.


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.


Our four-year programme is flexible, and 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.


French has been taught here since 1894, making it one of the first European languages to be offered at the University.


Today, graduating with a degree in French and Social Policy from Edinburgh gives you the blend of broad cultural education and specialist skills valued in a range of careers around the globe.


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 French - one of the UN's six official languages - and specialise in different aspects of Francophone studies and social policy as you move through your degree.
  • Learn in an historic capital city where we have taught French for over a century.
  • Explore fantastic libraries and collections 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. 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 in key disciplines such as decolonial, gender and film studies, all taught by leading experts.


Social Policy


You 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 European Union (EU) and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).


We deal with a wide array of policy areas, for example:


  • health and welfare
  • education and labour markets
  • family and childhood


We work closely with:


  • governments
  • NGOs
  • third sector and interest representation groups
  • international organisations and other external actors


International comparative analyses are one of our main strengths, and we place a strong emphasis on providing our students with empirical research skills.


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.


Our four-year programme is flexible, and 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.


French has been taught here since 1894, making it one of the first European languages to be offered at the University.


Today, graduating with a degree in French and Social Policy from Edinburgh gives you the blend of broad cultural education and specialist skills valued in a range of careers around the globe.


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 French - one of the UN's six official languages - and specialise in different aspects of Francophone studies and social policy as you move through your degree.
  • Learn in an historic capital city where we have taught French for over a century.
  • Explore fantastic libraries and collections 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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