Program Overview

French and Gaelic Studies, MA

Introduction

French and Gaelic Studies at Aberdeen gives you the benefits of combining a major modern European language and culture with in-depth study of Scotland’s oldest living language and its origins and culture. You will graduate with language, intellectual and cultural skills, plus a European perspective to make you extremely attractive to employers in many areas of business, arts, education, tourism or media.

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: QR51

Year 1

Compulsory Courses

• Academic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)
• Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
• Gaelic Scotland (GH1015)

Optional Courses

• Select ONE of the following options:
  • Beginner
    • Beginners French Language 1 (FR1028)
    • Beginners French Language 2 (FR1528)
    • French Culture and Society: From Occupation to Decolonisation (FR1031) AND/OR The Global City (LA1501)
    • Gaelic for Beginners 1A (GH1007)
    • Gaelic for Beginners 1B (GH1507)
  • Qualified
    • Qualified French Language 1 (FR1029)
    • Qualified French Language 2 (FR1529)
    • French Culture and Society: From Occupation to Decolonisation (FR1031) AND/OR The Global City (LA1501)
    • Gaelic Language 1A (GH1013)
    • Gaelic Language 1B (GH1513)

Year 2

Compulsory Courses

• Revolution and Revolt in Modern and Contemporary France (FR2016)
• Decentering France: Social Movements and Cultural Transformation (FR2517)
• Otherworld: Lost Gods and Hidden Monsters of Medieval Scotland (GH2010)
• Triumph and Tragedy: A Literary and Historic Tour of Gaelic Scotland (GH2515)

Optional Courses

• Select ONE of the following options:
  • Ex-beginner
    • Advanced Introductory French Language 1 (FR2012)
    • Advanced Introductory French Language 2 (FR2512)
    • Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2A (GH2009)
    • Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2B (GH2509)
  • Qualified
    • Advanced French Language 1 (FR2002)
    • Advanced French Language 2 (FR2502)
    • Gaelic Language 2A (GH2013)
    • Gaelic Language 2B (GH2513)

Year 3

• Academic session spent in French-speaking country.

Year 4

Compulsory Courses

• Junior Honours French Language (FR3089)
• Gaelic Language A (GH3022)

Optional Courses

• Select further courses in French and Gaelic at level 3 to make up 60 credit points in each discipline.

Year 5

Compulsory Courses

• Senior Honours French Language (FR4089)
• Gaelic Language B (GH4022)

Optional Courses

• Select ONE dissertation option:
  • Dissertation in French (FR4097)
  • Dissertation in Gaelic Studies (GH4507)
• Also, select further courses in French and Gaelic at level 3 to make up 60 credit points in each discipline.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

• SQA Highers: AABB (or better) for 2024 entry, BBBB (or better) for 2025 entry
• A LEVELS: BBB (or better) for 2024 entry, BBC (or better) for 2025 entry
• 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

• Tuition Fees: £9,535 for England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland students, £20,800 for EU/International students
• Scholarships and Funding: Aberdeen Global Scholarship, UK Scholarship, and other funding opportunities available

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