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French encompasses learning a major European and global language along with the diverse cultures it has shaped worldwide. Within your French studies, you can explore various subjects such as French comics, chanson française, travel literature, medieval France, and modern French history.
The School of Modern Languages & Cultures provides degree programs in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. You can pursue French, German, Italian, or Spanish as standalone single-subject degrees or combine them with other disciplines in joint degrees. Portuguese and Russian are exclusively offered as joint degrees, requiring pairing with another subject. Optional courses like Catalan, Mandarin Chinese, Czech, and Polish can also be integrated into your program.
During your first year, you'll typically select a language course at either Beginners level (for those with no prior experience or only National 5/GCSE equivalent) or Non-Beginners level (for students with a Higher, A-level, or equivalent qualification earned within the past three years).
Language graduates pursue diverse career paths including: media, arts administration, education/teaching, civil service fast stream, finance, management, public relations, and diplomatic services. Employers highly value the adaptable skills gained through language degrees. A degree from the School of Modern Languages & Cultures provides a unique perspective on global affairs.