MA (Hons) French and Spanish and Latin American Studies in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen

Studying French alongside Spanish and Latin American Studies at Aberdeen combines two highly regarded disciplines, offering a powerful blend of major European languages that provides a significant edge in international and European contexts. You'll develop specialized linguistic, cultural, and academic capabilities that make you highly sought-after across global industries including business, arts, education, tourism, and media. The French program at Aberdeen maintains an exceptional reputation, having received the top 'Excellent' rating in the most recent national Teaching Quality Assessment. Your language proficiency will expand through courses covering modern civilization and culture, Francophone and post-colonial studies, alongside philosophy, history, sociology, linguistics, theater, and literature spanning from medieval times to contemporary works. You'll learn from globally recognized researchers whose expertise ranges from Renaissance scholarship to modern French cultural politics. During your Honours years, you can explore specialized topics where our faculty are leading authorities. The Spanish & Latin American Studies program also earned an 'Excellent' Teaching Quality Assessment rating. Aberdeen stands out as one of the most vibrant locations for studying and researching Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish-speaking nations. You'll gain proficiency in a global language used by 350 million native speakers across 19 Latin American countries, Spain, and the growing Spanish-speaking population in the US. The curriculum includes analysis of historical documents, literary works, films, and visual arts. A key feature of this five-year program includes a third-year immersion experience, where you'll spend half the year in a French-speaking environment and the other half in a Spanish-speaking country, either as a language assistant or exchange student, to deepen your linguistic and cultural understanding.