French and History of Art MA (Hons)

French is a major world language, spoken in many parts of Europe, Africa and the Americas. <br/><br/>The language is your gateway to a great many cultural and artistic movements from around the globe.<br/><br/>Studying French and History of Art helps us understand the contemporary world, while shedding light on the past.<br/><br/>During your time with us, you will gain the skills to talk and write in French on a range of issues relating to France and the francophone world, including its visual and material culture.<br/><br/>**French**<br/><br/>At Edinburgh, you will study the French language in the context of the diverse countries, cultures and societies in which it is spoken. <br/><br/>Over the course of your four-year programme, which includes a year abroad, you will have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency in French. <br/><br/>We will introduce you to the extraordinary richness and variety of the francophone world through the study of:<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/>**History of Art** <br/><br/>Beyond the francophone world, History of Art will introduce you to art from different periods and cultures around the globe. <br/><br/>You will learn how, and for whom, works of art were made. You will also explore their meaning and discover the ways in which they can be interpreted.<br/><br/>**Why Edinburgh**<br/><br/>As a world-leading festival city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a global language in its cultural context. Its highlights include the four National Galleries of Scotland, and outstanding French holdings in the National Library of Scotland. <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 programme is flexible. In Years 1 and 2, as well as studying French and History of Art, 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.