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French and Philosophy

University of Edinburgh

Venues

Central Campus

Content

Year 1:
If you have a limited knowledge of French, you will take French 1A in your first year. This is an intensive language course that also introduces you to French culture. If you have studied French beyond Standard Grade or GCSE, you will take French 1B, which focuses on 20th-century France.

Year 2:
You will take French 2, which builds on your knowledge of the French language and French literature from the first year.

Year 3:
You will spend your third year studying or working in a French-speaking country.

Year 4:
You will develop advanced language skills in spoken and written French and choose from a range of specialist courses including contemporary literature, politics and film.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AABB (first sitting) or AAAB (two sittings) including a language other than English plus French at B and English at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (by end of S6) including a language other than English plus French at B and English at National 5. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting S4-S6.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MA Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

RV15

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Department

Literatures, Languages and Cultures

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.ed.ac.uk

Career Sectors

Arts and Social Sciences General

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