Program Overview

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Anthropology and French (5 years), MA

Introduction

Anthropology and French at Aberdeen is a great study combination, adding to your existing grounding in what it means to ‘be human’. With an in-depth study of a major modern European language and culture and a period of study abroad, you will develop your language and cultural familiarity skills. The language, perspective and skills you will develop will enable you to pursue a wide range of career options with an international flavour.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MA
• Duration: 60 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• UCAS Code: LR61

Year 1

Compulsory Courses

• Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
• Introduction to Anthropology: Peoples of the World (AT1003)
• Introduction to Anthropology: Questions of Diversity (AT1502)
• Academic Writing for Social Sciences (AW1006)

Optional Courses

• French Culture and Society: from Occupation to Decolonisation (FR1031)
• Beginners French Language 1 (FR1028)
• Qualified French Language 1 (FR1029)
• The Global City in Text and Film (LA1501)
• Beginners French Language 2 (FR1528)
• Qualified French Language 2 (FR1529)

Year 2

Compulsory Courses

• Key Debates in Anthropology (AT2010)
• Reimagining Colonialism (AT2515)
• Advanced Introductory French Language 1 (FR2012)
• Advanced Introductory French Language 2 (FR2512)
• Advanced French Language 1 (FR2002)
• Advanced French Language 2 (FR2502)

Optional Courses

• Revolution and Revolt in Modern and Contemporary France (FR2016)
• Decentering France: Social Movements and Cultural Transformation (FR2517)

Year 3

Compulsory Courses

• Academic session spent in a French-speaking country

Year 4

Compulsory Courses

• Anthropological Theory (AT3027)
• Junior Honours French Language (FR3089)

Optional Courses

• Comparative Constitutional Systems (AT3557)
• Emotion, Self and Society (AT3558)
• The Political Anthropology of Indigenous Rights (AT3559)
• More Than Human (AT3560)

Year 5

Compulsory Courses

• Senior Honours French Language (FR4089)

Optional Courses

• Joint Honours Dissertation in Anthropology (AT4047)
• Comparative Constitutional Systems (AT4557)
• Emotion, Self and Society (AT4558)
• The Political Anthropology of Indigenous Rights (AT4559)
• More Than Human (AT4560)
• Dissertation in French (FR4097)

How You'll Study

Learning Methods

• Individual Projects
• Lectures
• Research
• Tutorials

Assessment Methods

• Coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course.
• Practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course.
• Written examinations at the end of each course.

Why Study Anthropology and French?

• Aberdeen is one of the fastest-growing Anthropology departments in the UK
• Study at a nationally and internationally renowned university for Anthropology.
• Our core staff specialise in regions as diverse as Canada, the Central Asian Republics, Iceland and Scandinavia, Siberia, Scotland and the UK, South America, Tibet and the Himalayas
• We offer innovative ideas and a fresh vision of the subject, with an emphasis throughout on work at the cutting-edge of the discipline and research
• A vibrant student anthropology society regularly organises academic and social events, bringing together undergraduate and postgraduate students with staff outside the classroom
• We offer language courses both for students with qualifications in French and for beginners or near-beginners
• The discipline has an international reputation for research, covering not just France, but Francophone Africa and Caribbean and the wide range of our research interests is reflected in the Honours options courses we offer
• We are a medium-sized, friendly department, and the student-run French Society organises a range of social events

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

• SQA Highers: AABB (or better)
• A LEVELS: BBB (or better)
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL.
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE Academic: OVERALL - 59 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Fees and Funding

• England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535
• EU / International students: £20,800
• Self-funded international students commencing eligible undergraduate programmes in 2025/26 will receive a £6,000 tuition waiver for every year of their programme

Careers

• Careers in French speaking organisations and companies.
• Social Research.
• Anthropology as a Consultant or Academic Researcher.