University of Aberdeen
Master of Arts in French and History
The Master of Arts in French and History in Language and Culture Studies is offered by University of Aberdeen.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Master of Arts in French and History offered by the University of Aberdeen
French and History at Aberdeen brings together two subjects, adding in-depth study of a modern European language and culture to a fascinating and broad study of history through the ages. You will study at a university steeped in 500 years of national and international human developments. The language and transferable skills you’ll gain will open up a wide spectrum of careers.French at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, gaining the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment. You will add to your growing language skills with courses in contemporary civilisation and culture, Francophone and post-colonial studies, philosophy, history, sociology, linguistics, theatre and most genres and periods of literature from the middle ages to the present day. You will be taught by staff recognised internationally for their research, from Renaissance studies to the politics of culture and difference in contemporary France.History research at Aberdeen is rated top in Scotland for its impact and 2nd in the UK, in the latest UK Research Excellence Framework (Ranked by Times Higher Education based on REF 2014 GPA scores), with teaching rated ‘Highly Satisfactory’ in the last national quality assessment, and student satisfaction of 95%. You will be enthused and inspired by teachers who are leaders in their fields, with expertise as diverse as medieval Scandinavia, early-modern Poland and modern East Asia. You will have access to our wonderful collections of historic treasures collected by distinguished alumni over the centuries.As an integral part of your 4-year programme, you will spend half of year three developing your language skills as a teaching assistant or visiting student in a French-speaking country.Your language skills added to those in research, critical analysis, communication, human society and culture will open opportunities in many fields including international business and other organisations, politics, education, journalism, NGOs and the heritage sectors.
What you'll study
Year 1
Compulsory CoursesAcademic Writing for Divinity, History & Philosophy (AW1007)Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)Making History (HI1027)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following options:BeginnerBeginners French Language 1 (FR1028)Beginners French Language 2 (FR1528)Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1021) AND/OR Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context (FR1527)
QualifiedQualified French Language 1 (FR1029)Qualified French Language 2 (FR1529)Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1022) AND/OR Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context (FR1526)Select 30 credit points from level 1 History or History of Art courses, plus further credit points from courses of choice to gain a total of 120 credits.Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1021)Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1022)Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context (FR1526)Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France In Context (FR1527)Beginners French Language 1 (FR1028)Beginners French Language 2 (FR1528)Qualified French Language 1 (FR1029)Qualified French Language 2 (FR1529)
Year 2Optional CoursesSelect one of the following options:Ex-beginnerAdvanced Introductory French Language 1 (FR2012)Advanced Introductory French Language 2 (FR2512)Plus, select one of the following:Introduction to French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2014) AND/OR Introduction to French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2514)Introduction to French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2014) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)**Introduction to French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2514) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)
QualifiedAdvanced French Language 1 (FR2002)Advanced French Language 2 (FR2502)Plus, select one of the following:French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2013) AND French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2513)French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2013) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)**French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2513) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)All options will select 60 credits from level 2 History courses.NOTE: ** Level 2 students opting to take the combination FR 2513/FR 2514 and FR 2510 should be aware the credit weighting will be 45 credits in the first half session and 75 credits in the second half session as opposed to the standard 60/60. This will result in a heavier workload in the second half session.Advanced Introductory French Language 1 (FR2012)Advanced Introductory French Language 2 (FR2512)Introduction to French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2014)Introduction to French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2514)Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)Advanced French Language 1 (FR2002)Advanced French Language 2 (FR2502)French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2013)French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2513)
Year 3Compulsory CoursesSecond half-session spent in a French-speaking country.Junior Honours French Language (FR3089)Work Experience: Employability Skills Development (FR3597)Junior Honours Project 1 (FR3596)Optional CoursesSelect 60 credit points from level 3 courses in History to be taken in the first half session.
Year 4Compulsory CoursesSelect a Special Subject (HI40XX) (listed under optional courses)Senior Honours French Language (FR4089)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following dissertation options:Dissertation in History (HI4516)Dissertation in French (FR4097) AND History in Practice II (HI4518)Plus select one Special Subject listed below, plus further credit points from level 4 French courses to make up 60 credits in the discipline.Dissertation in French (FR4097)History in Practice (HI4518)Undergraduate Dissertation in History (HI4516)Special Sub: Enlightenment Compared: Ireland, Scotland, Central Europe (HI4003)Special Sub.: the Thirty Years' War (HI4004)Special Subject: Women and Men (HI4007)Special Sub.: Britain and Revolutionary Russia 1917 - 1924 (HI4012)Special Sub:european Constitutional Monarchies in the Long 19thcentury (HI4023)Special Subject: History of the Israeli Palestinian Conflict (HI4025)Special Subject: Myths of the North (HI4026)