Classics/French MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

5 Years

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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

5 Years

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**CLASSICS:** - Classics involves the study of the literature, history, art and material culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Study of Latin and/or Greek language is possible at any level. You will have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and museums in Italy and Greece as part of your programme.**FRENCH**: - French involves the study of a key European and international language as well as the cultures it has influenced across the world. Within your French degree you can choose to ...Read more


CLASSICS:

- Classics involves the study of the literature, history, art and material culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Study of Latin and/or Greek language is possible at any level. You will have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and museums in Italy and Greece as part of your programme.


FRENCH

: - French involves the study of a key European and international language as well as the cultures it has influenced across the world. Within your French degree you can choose to focus on a whole range of topics including French comics, French song, medieval France and contemporary French history. You’ll have full access to our extensive Language Resources Centre, which offers excellent audiovisual, digital and printed materials.

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French
WUSCA ranking:
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67/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
Classics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
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95%
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Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Classics graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Classics graduate salary
£18,000
French Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
French Studies graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK French Studies graduate salary
£18,000
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Lovely staff, great friendly and welcoming community. Lots of student societies. Absolutely loving my experience so..Read more

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Emily
16 Nov 22

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