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University degree

French and Geography

University of St Andrews
Qualification
Degree
Length
5 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

As an MA (Hons) student of French, you will develop language and communications skills to a high level of proficiency through the study of French and Francophone language, literature and culture. You will have the opportunity to engage with a number of research-led specialist topics, which include: The MA (Hons) in French is a four or five-year course run by the School of Modern Languages. In the first two years, you will build on your existing skills in French and be offered a broad view of language, literature, society and culture.

You will further develop skills of close reading, listening, speaking, writing and translation. Alongside French, in the first year of your studies you will be required to study an additional two subjects. In the second year, you will usually carry on at least one of these subjects, sometimes two.

Find out more about how academic years are organised.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
80-95 pts5%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts5%
192-207 pts5%
208-223 pts15%
224-239 pts20%
240+ pts30%
How they qualified
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
100%
Continue past first year
What graduates earn over time
Β£28,000
3 years on
Β£38,500
5 years on
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of St Andrews's own site.
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