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

Studying French and German at Aberdeen combines two highly regarded disciplines, offering a powerful duo of major European languages that provides a significant edge in global and European contexts. The specialized linguistic, cultural, and academic expertise you'll develop will make you highly sought-after across diverse sectors, including business, arts, education, tourism, and media. Aberdeen's French program boasts an exceptional reputation, achieving the top rating of Excellent in the most recent national Teaching Quality Assessment. Alongside advancing your language proficiency, you'll explore contemporary civilization and culture, Francophone and post-colonial studies, philosophy, history, sociology, linguistics, theater, and literature spanning from medieval times to modern works. You'll learn from faculty renowned worldwide for their research, covering topics from Renaissance studies to contemporary French cultural politics. At the Honours level, you can delve into specialized subjects where our academics are leading authorities.
Aberdeen's German program also earned an Excellent rating in the latest Teaching Quality Assessment. Regardless of your starting level, you'll build a robust foundation in German language skills while examining the social, historical, and cultural dimensions of German-speaking nations. The curriculum includes exploring German artistic expression through literature, film, and visual arts, alongside gaining insights into Germany's intricate historical narrative. A key feature of this five-year program is your third year abroad, divided between a French-speaking country and Germany or Austria, where you'll serve as a language assistant or study abroad student to deepen your linguistic and cultural immersion.