The MA Film & Visual Culture and French at the University of Aberdeen offers you a unique opportunity to explore the dynamic world of cinema and visual media through a European lens. This programme is ideal if you are passionate about understanding how visual culture intersects with language and society, particularly within French-speaking contexts. You will delve into the history and theory of film, alongside developing your linguistic and cultural fluency in French, preparing you for a globalised career in the creative industries or international relations. This is a comprehensive postgraduate degree for those seeking interdisciplinary expertise.
You will study this MA full-time on campus over two years, engaging with a rich curriculum that includes modules on visualising modernity, revolution, and contemporary French society. A significant part of your degree involves an academic year spent abroad in a French-speaking country, providing immersive cultural and linguistic experience. You will develop advanced analytical and research skills, culminating in a dissertation that allows you to pursue an independent research project. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for diverse career paths in film curation, cultural heritage, international communications, and advanced academic study.