MA (Hons) French and English Literature in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

French stands as one of the globe's principal languages, widely used across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. For hundreds of years, the French-speaking world has exerted significant cultural influence internationally, particularly in literature, paralleling English-speaking societies.

This combined degree program seeks to enhance your analytical, critical thinking, linguistic, and creative abilities. Beyond language acquisition, you'll examine diverse texts in both English and French while exploring various interpretive methods.
Through rigorous language instruction, including an overseas academic year, you'll refine advanced competencies in French speaking, writing, reading, and translation.

Your studies will delve into French cultural expressions, encompassing francophone literary works, films, political developments, societal changes, and philosophical concepts.

Our curriculum spans from medieval times to the modern era, offering specialized courses led by distinguished scholars in fields like post-colonial theory and gender studies.

Situated in the inaugural UNESCO City of Literature, you'll learn within Britain's oldest English Literature department, among the world's most historic institutions of its kind.

You'll acquire fundamental techniques for critically analyzing poetry, plays, and prose while investigating the historical contexts of English literature from medieval times to contemporary works.

During advanced studies, you'll choose courses aligned with your personal interests in particular themes, historical periods, or literary styles.

Pursuing literature alongside language study demonstrates intellectual flexibility and cultural awareness - valuable qualities for professional success in today's interconnected world.