The Structured Research MA in French at the University of Galway offers you a focused postgraduate pathway into advanced French and Francophone studies. This programme is ideal if you are a high-achieving graduate eager to deepen your knowledge in a specific area, such as Contemporary Women’s Writing, Francophone Postcolonial Studies, or Discourse Analysis. You will engage with complex academic research, preparing you for further doctoral study or a career requiring sophisticated analytical and critical thinking skills within the French and Francophone world. This Masters degree provides a robust foundation for specialised academic inquiry.
You will undertake this Masters degree full-time on campus over one year, immersing yourself in a rigorous academic environment. The curriculum includes a minimum of one taught module dedicated to research methods and integrity, alongside other relevant subjects like Translation Studies or Medieval French Literature. Your studies culminate in an independent research project or dissertation, where you will work closely with a dedicated supervisor and a research committee. Upon completion, you will graduate with advanced research skills, ready for academic careers or roles in cultural institutions, international relations, or specialised translation.