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

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Modern LanguagesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

"Two of the world's most widely spoken languages, Arabic and French make an excellent joint honours combination.

 

 On our programme, you will gain written and spoken skills in both languages and explore their impact on world cultures. You will also look at the interaction between Arabic and French speakers which has taken place over many centuries, from the Chansons de Gestes of medieval times to the cinema and music of contemporary Europe and North Africa.

 

 We have built a full academic year abroad into our four-year programme, providing complete immersion in both languages in Year 3. In all other years of study, you can choose courses that match your own interests, expertise and needs.

 

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

 

 #### Arabic

 

 Arabic is the main language of more than 350 million people inhabiting a huge swathe of land extending from the Atlantic to the Persian Gulf. It is the sixth most widely spoken language in the world and is one of the six official languages of the United Nations.

 

 Opening the door to a fascinating and varied region, knowledge of Arabic provides access to the rich intellectual heritage of Islam, and to the history, societies, cultures and politics of the Middle East.

 

 Our programme is designed for complete beginners in Arabic. It is not for native speakers, but we do welcome heritage language learners. We can also accommodate students with some prior experience of studying Arabic, potentially through exemptions from introductory language study. By Year 3, all students will have the language skills to study in a country in which Arabic is spoken.

 

 #### French

 

 French is a major world language, spoken in many parts of Europe, Africa and the Americas. French-speaking (Francophone) art and thought have played a central part in shaping contemporary society and culture.

 

 As part of our programme, you can opt to learn the fundamentals of the Basque language in addition to studying French to an advanced level.

 

 To enhance and contextualise your language learning, you will explore Francophone:

 

 * literature and cinema

 * political history

 * philosophical ideas

 

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

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

"Two of the world's most widely spoken languages, Arabic and French make an excellent joint honours combination.

 

 On our programme, you will gain written and spoken skills in both languages and explore their impact on world cultures. You will also look at the interaction between Arabic and French speakers which has taken place over many centuries, from the Chansons de Gestes of medieval times to the cinema and music of contemporary Europe and North Africa.

 

 We have built a full academic year abroad into our four-year programme, providing complete immersion in both languages in Year 3. In all other years of study, you can choose courses that match your own interests, expertise and needs.

 

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

 

 #### Arabic

 

 Arabic is the main language of more than 350 million people inhabiting a huge swathe of land extending from the Atlantic to the Persian Gulf. It is the sixth most widely spoken language in the world and is one of the six official languages of the United Nations.

 

 Opening the door to a fascinating and varied region, knowledge of Arabic provides access to the rich intellectual heritage of Islam, and to the history, societies, cultures and politics of the Middle East.

 

 Our programme is designed for complete beginners in Arabic. It is not for native speakers, but we do welcome heritage language learners. We can also accommodate students with some prior experience of studying Arabic, potentially through exemptions from introductory language study. By Year 3, all students will have the language skills to study in a country in which Arabic is spoken.

 

 #### French

 

 French is a major world language, spoken in many parts of Europe, Africa and the Americas. French-speaking (Francophone) art and thought have played a central part in shaping contemporary society and culture.

 

 As part of our programme, you can opt to learn the fundamentals of the Basque language in addition to studying French to an advanced level.

 

 To enhance and contextualise your language learning, you will explore Francophone:

 

 * literature and cinema

 * political history

 * philosophical ideas

 

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

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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