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As an MA (Hons) French student, you'll refine your language and communication abilities to an advanced proficiency level. The program offers exploration of specialized subjects such as French linguistics, literature, cultural studies, history, political science, and cinema. Your third year includes an optional study abroad experience at one of the University's Erasmus partner institutions in France. This comprehensive course combines advanced study of Modern Languages (French and Italian) with Latin, employing research-driven methods that demonstrate how knowledge evolves and expands. The curriculum fosters independent scholarship characterized by inquisitiveness, precision, academic integrity, and thoroughness. Spanning 48 months, this program culminates in a Master of Arts (Honours) degree. Like all St Andrews offerings, it comprises credit-based modules requiring 480 credits total, typically 120 credits per academic year. The initial two years feature mandatory program-specific courses alongside elective options (potentially including cross-faculty modules). Subsequent years focus on specialized, research-oriented coursework. The initial two years feature mandatory program-specific courses alongside elective options (potentially including cross-faculty modules). Subsequent years focus on specialized, research-oriented coursework.