MA (Hons) French and Social Policy in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

French stands as one of the world's principal languages, widely used across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Combining French with Social Policy creates an outstanding dual-degree program that integrates:

the examination of a contemporary language within its worldwide cultural, societal, and political framework
the analysis of welfare allocation and societal wellbeing, along with the policies shaping these distributions.

This program offers you the chance to achieve near-native proficiency in French through rigorous language training, which includes an immersive year overseas.

Additionally, you'll delve into various facets of French culture, including Francophone:

literary works and films
political history and societal transformations
philosophical concepts
Our curriculum spans from medieval times to the modern era, featuring specialized courses led by distinguished scholars in fields like post-colonial studies and gender studies.

You'll concentrate on examining social and economic transformations, their underlying causes, and their societal impacts.

While analyzing policy development, you'll gain insights into the UK's policy formation process and explore how international organizations such as the EU and OECD exert influence.