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Studying French and International Relations at Aberdeen places you at the cutting edge of global discourse. You'll develop advanced competencies in a modern European language while engaging with cultural studies, complementing your examination of our interconnected world and current historical developments. This program equips graduates for diverse career paths in political spheres, media organizations, government agencies, NGOs, and beyond. Aberdeen's French program boasts an exceptional reputation, having received top marks in national evaluations. Your linguistic progression will be enriched through coursework covering modern civilization, Francophone cultures, post-colonial studies, and various humanities disciplines spanning from medieval to contemporary periods. Learn from globally recognized scholars whose research encompasses diverse fields from historical Renaissance studies to modern cultural politics.
The International Relations curriculum examines global power dynamics, addressing issues of international inequality, regional conflicts, democratic theories, and ongoing peace challenges. Instruction comes from distinguished academics with extensive publication records and frequent media appearances, offering expert analysis on world affairs from their specialized research perspectives.
A distinctive feature of this five-year program includes a full immersion year abroad, where you'll significantly enhance your language proficiency either as a teaching assistant or exchange student in a Francophone environment.