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

Studying French and Politics at Aberdeen enhances your advanced abilities in a modern European language and culture while providing a thorough examination of political systems at national, European, and global levels. You'll engage with pressing international topics, learning from esteemed academics who frequently provide media commentary on current global affairs. This program offers ideal preparation for diverse careers in European institutions, political sectors, media, and various other professional fields.
Aberdeen's French program boasts an exceptional reputation, having received the top rating of 'Excellent' in the most recent national Teaching Quality Assessment. Alongside advancing your linguistic proficiency, you'll study modern civilization and culture, Francophone and post-colonial studies, philosophy, history, sociology, linguistics, theater, and literature spanning from medieval times to the present. Your instructors include internationally renowned researchers, covering topics from Renaissance studies to contemporary French cultural politics. In Politics, you'll participate in cutting-edge discussions about current international affairs, including UK-EU relations, continental European dynamics, and regional movements within Britain. The curriculum examines electoral behavior, various governance models, policy formation, nationalism, democratic theory, and ongoing issues of conflict resolution. Unique course options reflect our faculty's research expertise, demonstrated through their extensive publications in international journals. A key component of this four-year program includes spending half of your third year abroad, either as a teaching assistant or exchange student in a Francophone nation, to refine your language abilities. The blend of linguistic, analytical, and critical thinking skills you'll acquire—with their broad applicability—provides excellent preparation for numerous career paths, including roles in European commerce, international organizations, NGOs, government agencies, marketing, and beyond.