The MA Finance and French at the University of Aberdeen equips you with a powerful combination of financial acumen and fluency in a major European language, preparing you for a competitive international career. In today's globalised economy, understanding both sophisticated financial principles and the nuances of French culture and business offers a distinct advantage. This programme is ideal for ambitious students seeking to bridge the worlds of international finance and cross-cultural communication, providing you with the analytical tools and linguistic skills essential for success in diverse professional environments.
You will study this full-time, on-campus programme over four years, gaining in-depth knowledge across both finance and French language and culture. Your learning journey will include compulsory courses in finance, accounting, economics, and statistics, alongside French language and literature modules, with a significant period of study or work experience in a French-speaking country during your third year. You will develop practical skills through project work and potentially a dissertation in either finance or French, graduating with a versatile skillset highly valued by employers in international banking, consulting, and multinational corporations.