By studying French at St Andrews, you will be given direct access to French and francophone culture, history and values, and all the debate, contradictions and extraordinary creativity that characterise contemporary France and the French-speaking world. You will be offered a broad view of French and francophone literature, civilisation and culture, and will be able to shape your degree according to your specific interests.
French courses use communicative, integrated methods, allowing you to develop a high level of competency in language skills, alongside cultural awareness and other crucial transferable skills.
2025 entry requirements
Standard entry:
4 Highers at AAAB including French at A plus English and one from Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geography, Physics or Psychology at National 5 at B. Applications of Maths will be accepted but must be at National 5 at A.
Widening access entry:
4 Highers at AABB including French at A plus English and one from Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geography, Physics or Psychology at National 5 at B. Applications of Maths will be accepted but must be at National 5 at A. (You may gain entry to the Gateway programme with 4 Highers at BBBB).
(E) Higher English at A required
(H) Higher History at A required
September
Degree
MA Hons
Full time
Please refer to list below
4 years
Faculty of Arts
Modern Languages
10
French and Ancient History French and Arabic French and Art History French and Biblical Studies French and Chinese Studies French and Classical Studies French and Classics French and Comparative Literature French and English (E) French and Film Studies French and Geography French and Greek French and Hebrew French and International Relations French and Latin French and Management French and Medieval History (H) French and Modern History (H) French and Persian French and Philosophy French and Psychology French and Social Anthropology French and Theological Studies |
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