French and Philosophy MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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SEP-24

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4 Years

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

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French is a major world language, spoken in many parts of Europe, Africa and the Americas. Together with the art and culture of the French-speaking (francophone) world, Frances philosophical ideas have played a central part in shaping our modern civilisation. Studying French and Philosophy, which has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years, helps us understand the contemporary world, as well as shedding light on the past. **French**Over the course of our four-year ...Read more

French is a major world language, spoken in many parts of Europe, Africa and the Americas. Together with the art and culture of the French-speaking (francophone) world, France's philosophical ideas have played a central part in shaping our modern civilisation. Studying French and Philosophy, which has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years, helps us understand the contemporary world, as well as shedding light on the past.


French

Over the course of our four-year programme, you will have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency in French. You will also gain a broad cultural education and international perspective, something valued by employers worldwide. 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 * philosophical ideasOur courses cover material from the Middle Ages to the 21st Century and include specialist options taught by leading experts in key disciplines, including post-colonial studies and gender studies.


Philosophy

Studying philosophy allows you to think about some of the great philosophical questions in a clear, disciplined and systematic manner.Studying philosophy will:* introduce you to the thinking of some of the great philosophers of the past and present* illuminate the connections between diverse areas of human experience* make you more aware of the assumptions that form the basis of your beliefs


Why Edinburgh

As a world-leading historic, festival and capital city, Edinburgh is the ideal place to study a modern language in its cultural context. Philosophy has been taught at the University since its foundation in 1583 and French since 1894, making it one of the first European languages to be offered at Edinburgh.Studying over four years enables you to choose courses, including from other disciplines, that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. You can, for example, opt to take pre-honours classes in politics or economics as part of your programme. We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working.

Key stats

French
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
12th
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 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
French Studies graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK French Studies graduate salary
£21,000
Philosophy
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 - 98 = 2% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
2%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Philosophy graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Philosophy graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Ciar
26 May 21

I am still glad I started studying this year regardless of it being online. I have still met some great people through staying at university accomodation and would not trade..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
09 Mar 15

Incredible city, with a high academic standard and wonderful facilities, would reccommend to..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 - 37 Grades / Points required

Required subjects: A Levels: a language other than English at B. GCSEs: French at B or 6 and English at C or 4.

AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: a language other than English at B. National 5s: French at B and English at C.

37 points with 666 at HL - 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: a language other than English at 5. SL: French at 5 (if not at HL) and English at 5.

Popular A-level subjects

French Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

French
96%
English Literature
42%
Spanish
29%
History
27%
Mathematics
22%
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Philosophy

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Religious Studies & Theology
42%
English Literature
41%
Mathematics
32%
Psychology
29%
History
29%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£26,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£26,500 per year

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