The MA French and Philosophy at the University of Aberdeen offers you a unique opportunity to combine advanced language skills with profound philosophical inquiry. This programme is for you if you are eager to explore the fundamental questions of human existence, ethics, and knowledge, while simultaneously developing a sophisticated understanding of French language, literature, and culture. You will gain a powerful interdisciplinary foundation, preparing you to analyse complex ideas and communicate them effectively across diverse contexts, making this a highly attractive pathway for intellectually curious students.
Over four years of full-time study on campus, you will engage with compulsory courses in both French and Philosophy, progressing from foundational academic writing and introductory philosophy to advanced French language, modern French social movements, and critical philosophical debates. A distinctive feature of this degree is the third year, where you will spend a session in a French-speaking country, either studying or undertaking work experience, enhancing your linguistic fluency and employability. You will graduate with a robust set of transferable skills, ready for careers in international relations, education, publishing, and beyond.