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As an MA (Hons) French student, you'll refine your language and communication abilities to an advanced level. The program offers exploration of specialized subjects such as French linguistics, literature, cultural studies, history, political science, and cinema. In your third year, you can participate in study abroad opportunities at one of the University's Erasmus partner institutions in France. Those who complete a year overseas gain not only practical teaching experience but also enhanced language capabilities, cross-cultural understanding, and personal growth. The MA (Hons) in French also offers a five-year variant incorporating a mandatory year abroad. This curriculum combines advanced study in Modern Languages (French and German) and International Relations, fostering research skills and insight into academic inquiry. The program cultivates independent scholarship characterized by curiosity, precision, and academic discipline. Spanning 60 months, this Master of Arts (Honours) degree requires completion of 540 credits, typically 120 per academic year. Initial years focus on core program requirements alongside elective options (potentially including cross-faculty modules), while later years emphasize specialized, research-oriented coursework.