French and Social Policy

French is a major world language, spoken in many parts of Europe, Africa and the Americas. French and Social Policy make an excellent joint honours choice by combining the study of:<br/><br/><br/>* a modern language in its global cultural, social and political context <br/><br/><br/>* the distribution of welfare and wellbeing within societies, and the policies which influence that distribution. <br/><br/><br/>**French**<br/><br/>On this programme, you have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency in French through intensive language study, including a year abroad.<br/><br/>You will also explore aspects of French culture, including Francophone:<br/><br/><br/>* literature and cinema<br/><br/><br/>* political history and social movements <br/><br/><br/>* philosophical ideas<br/><br/><br/>Our courses cover material from the Middle Ages to the 21st Century and include specialist options taught by leading experts in key disciplines, including post-colonial studies and gender studies. <br/><br/>**Social Policy**<br/><br/>You will focus on social and economic change, what causes it, and its consequences for society. <br/><br/>Reflecting on how policies are developed, you will learn about the policy-making process in the UK. You will also study the influence of international bodies such as the EU and OECD.<br/><br/>**Why Edinburgh**<br/><br/>As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a global language in its cultural context and alongside social policy.<br/><br/>We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working. <br/><br/>Our four-year programme is flexible. In Years 1 and 2, as well as your core subjects, you will choose option courses from a wide range of disciplines. You will then specialise as you progress through your honours years.<br/><br/>When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.