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As an MA (Hons) French student, you'll refine your linguistic and communication abilities to an advanced level. The curriculum explores specialized areas such as French language, literature, cultural studies, history, political science, and cinema. This research-intensive program combines Biblical Studies with French at an elevated academic level, teaching students how knowledge evolves through scholarly inquiry. The course fosters independent learning characterized by curiosity, precision, academic integrity, and rigorous analysis. Spanning 48 months, this Master of Arts (Honours) degree follows St Andrews' modular structure, requiring students to complete 480 credits (typically 120 per year). Initial years combine core subjects with elective options (potentially including cross-faculty modules), while later years focus on specialized, research-driven coursework tailored to the program.