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French is a major world language, spoken in many parts of Europe, Africa and the Americas. On this programme, you will study the French language in the context of the diverse countries, cultures and societies in which it is spoken.

Intensive language training, including a year abroad, gives you the opportunity to develop advanced speaking, writing, reading and translating skills 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; 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.

English Language
Using techniques from modern linguistics, you will analyse the structure of written and spoken English and explore how the language has changed in the course of its history.

As well as the study of change in English, we have a strong tradition of investigating variations of the language, including: Scots; distinct dialects of English; and international variations.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AABB (first sitting) or 4 Highers at AAAB (two sittings) including a language other than English plus National 5 French at B (if not held at Higher) and English at C.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (two sittings) including a language other than English plus National 5 French at B (if not held at Higher) and English at C. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.