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French encompasses learning a major European and global language along with the diverse cultures it has shaped worldwide. During your French studies, you can specialize in various subjects such as French graphic novels, chanson française, travel literature, medieval French history, or modern France.
The School of Modern Languages & Cultures provides degree programs in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. French, German, Italian, and Spanish can be pursued as standalone single honors or combined with other disciplines as joint degrees. Portuguese and Russian are exclusively offered as joint degrees, requiring pairing with another subject. Optional courses in Catalan, Mandarin Chinese, Czech, and Polish can also be integrated into your program.
First-year students typically enroll in either Beginner-level courses (for those with no prior experience or only National 5/GCSE equivalent) or Non-Beginner classes (for students holding a Higher, A-level, or equivalent qualification within the past three years).
Language graduates pursue diverse career paths including: journalism, cultural institutions, education, civil service fast stream, finance, business leadership, communications, and diplomacy. Employers highly prize the adaptable skills developed through language degrees. A Modern Languages & Cultures degree from our School provides fresh perspectives on global affairs.