MA (Hons) Finance and French in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen

Studying Finance and French at Aberdeen combines the strategic benefit of mastering a key European language with deep expertise in financial principles and business acumen. Graduates emerge highly desirable to employers across industries, government, and other fields, with expanding prospects due to increasing globalization and financial sector advancements. The Finance curriculum covers financial management, corporate and personal finance, banking systems, derivatives, and stock markets. You'll develop analytical capabilities to assess financial challenges and acquire hands-on skills for interpreting financial reports and news. Learning occurs in our vibrant, multinational Business School with over 40 nationalities, where expert faculty blend academic theory with practical business insights through interactive small-group learning.
The program provides access to cutting-edge resources like our Bloomberg trading lab, mirroring the tools used by global financial firms and bringing live market data into coursework. The French component builds on our distinguished reputation, including top marks in national teaching assessments, with abundant chances to practice language skills both in structured classes and casual settings. Students gain comprehensive understanding of French society, history, and modern culture. A highlight includes spending half of your third year immersed in a French-speaking environment, either as a language assistant or exchange student.
This dual qualification creates exceptional career pathways in European multinationals and EU institutions, while also opening doors in Francophone African nations experiencing rapid economic growth and energy sector expansion.