Program Overview

Degree Overview

Economics and French at Aberdeen is a great combination to widen your solid grounding in the global economy and topical economic challenges and issues – giving you the strong competitive advantage of a modern European language, cultural perspective and experience, with a fast track to a career in European and international organisations and business.

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MA
• Duration: 60 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• UCAS Code: LR11

Programme Details

Year 1

Compulsory Courses

• Academic Writing for Business (AW1003)
• Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
• The Economics of Business and Society (EC1006)
• The Global Economy (EC1506)

Optional Courses

Select one of the options below:

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

Year 2

Compulsory Courses

• Intermediate Microeconomics (EC2003)
• Intermediate Macroeconomics (EC2503)
• Building Skills and Experience for Career Success (PD2002)
• Revolution and Revolt in Modern and Contemporary France (FR2016)
• Decentering France: Social Movements and Cultural Transformation (FR2517)

Optional Courses

• Beginner:
  • Advanced Introductory French Language 1 (FR2012)
  • Advanced Introductory French Language 2 (FR2512)
• Intermediate/Advanced:
  • Advanced French Language 1 (FR2002)
  • Advanced French Language 2 (FR2502)

Year 3

• Academic session spent in French-speaking country.

Year 4

Compulsory Courses

• Junior Honours French Language (FR3089)

Optional Courses

• Select 60 credit points from level 3 courses in Economics, plus a further 45 credit points from level 3 courses in French.

Year 5

Compulsory Courses

• Senior Honours French Language (FR4089)

Optional Courses

• Select one of the following dissertation options:
  • Economics Dissertation (EC4526)
  • Dissertation in French (FR4097)
• Plus select further credit points from level 4 course(s) in Economics and French to gain a total of 60 credits in each discipline.

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 learned on the course.
• Written examinations at the end of each course.

Why Study Economics and French?

Why Economics

• An excellent teaching environment, committed to the needs of industry, which integrates research in to teaching, grows transferable skills and develops intellectual skills on a range of contemporary economic problems.
• A thriving Economics Society, organising annual trips to international economic institutions including the European Union in Brussels, the European Central Bank in Frankfurt, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in Paris.

Why French

• A vibrant international community on campus and across Aberdeen and north-east Scotland, with many French and French-speaking students, staff and activities on campus and across the region.
• A dynamic French Society, organising social and topical events throughout the year, and a brilliant way to get to know other students studying or speaking French.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

• 2024 Entry:
  • SQA Highers: Standard AABB, Minimum BBB, Adjusted BB
  • A LEVELS: Standard BBB, Minimum BBC, Adjusted CCC
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3
• 2025 Entry:
  • SQA Highers: Standard BBBB, Minimum BBC, Adjusted BB
  • A LEVELS: Standard BBC, Minimum BCC, Adjusted CCC
  • 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
• Home Students: £1,820

Scholarships and Funding

• UK Scholarship
• Aberdeen Global Scholarship
• Funding Database

Careers

• Careers and Employability Service
• Industry Links
• Employment During Your Studies

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