University of Aberdeen
Master of Arts in French and Politics
The Master of Arts in French and Politics in Language and Culture Studies is offered by University of Aberdeen.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Master of Arts in French and Politics offered by the University of Aberdeen
French and Politics at Aberdeen adds to your highly-developed skills in a modern European language and culture with in-depth exploration of national, European and global politics. You will be at the forefront of contemporary world issues and will be taught by highly-regarded experts who regularly comment in the media on events unfolding in the world today. You will gain the perfect foundation for a wide range of careers in Europe, politics, media and many other fields and professions.French at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, gaining the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment.You will add to your growing language skills with courses in contemporary civilisation and culture, Francophone and post-colonial studies, philosophy, history, sociology, linguistics, theatre and most genres and periods of literature from the middle ages to the present day.You will be taught by staff recognised internationally for their research, from Renaissance studies to the politics of culture and difference in contemporary France.In Politics, you will be right at the front of debate on current world events – including Britain’s relationship with the European Union and its neighbours on mainland Europe and movements of regionalisation within the UK.You will explore voting behaviour, different political systems, making and implementing policy, nationalism, concepts of democracy and ever-present concerns of conflict and peace.You can also take advantage of unique options made possible by the research pedigree of our academic team with a strong track record in publishing international papers and articles.As an integral part of your 4-year programme, you will spend half of year three developing your language skills as a Teaching Assistant or visiting student in a French-speaking country.The combination of language, analytical and intellectual skills you will develop and their transferability will be a great foundation for any career including opportunities in you choose, including European business and organisations, NGOs, charities and international development, government service, marketing and much more.
What you'll study
Year 1
Compulsory CoursesAcademic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)Politics & International Relations 1: Democracy and Governance (PI1018)Politics & International Relations 2: Power and Conflict (PI1518)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following options:
BeginnerBeginners French Language 1 (FR1028)Beginners French Language 2 (FR1528)Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1021) AND/OR Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context (FR1527)
QualifiedQualified French Language 1 (FR1029)Qualified French Language 2 (FR1529)Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1022) AND/OR Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context (FR1526)Plus select further credit points from courses of choice to gain a total of 120 credits.Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1021)Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1022)Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context (FR1526)Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France In Context (FR1527)Qualified French Language 1 (FR1029)Qualified French Language 2 (FR1529)Beginners French Language 1 (FR1028)Beginners French Language 2 (FR1528)
Year 2Compulsory CoursesIdeas and Ideologies in Politics and International Relations (PI2009)Global Politics: Equality and Inequality (PI2508)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following options:Ex-beginnerAdvanced Introductory French Language 1 (FR2012)Advanced Introductory French Language 2 (FR2512)
Plus, select one of the following:Introduction to French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2014) AND/OR Introduction to French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2514)Introduction to French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2014) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)**Introduction to French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2514) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)
QualifiedAdvanced French Language 1 (FR2002)Advanced French Language 2 (FR2502)Plus, select one of the following:French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2013) AND French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2513)French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2013) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)**French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2513) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)Plus further courses of choice to make up 120 credits.
Year 3Compulsory CoursesSecond half session spent in a French-speaking country.Junior Honours French Language (FR3089)Work Experience: Employability Skills Development (FR3597)Researching in the 21st Century (PI3069)Junior Honours Project 1 (FR3596)
Optional CoursesSelect 30 further credit points from level 3 French courses, plus one level 3 Politics & International Relations course to be taken in the first half session (see list below).PI3075 - The First 9/11 (30 credit points)Contemporary Challenges to African Security (IR3020)American Politics (PI3074)The Politics of Nationalism (PI3078)
Year 4Compulsory CoursesSenior Honours French Language (FR4089)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following dissertation options:Dissertation in French (FR4097)Dissertation (International Relations) (IR4031)Plus select one second-half session level 4 Politics & International Relations course (list below) and level 4 French courses to make up 60 credits in each discipline.Dissertation in French (FR4097)Dissertation (IR4031)The Constitutional Imagination (AT4525)The Political Anthropology of Indigenous Rights (AT4547)War and Peace in International Politics (IR4528)Science, Technology & International Relations (IR4534)Maritime Security (IR4535)Political Islam: Islamist Ideologies and Practices (PI4573)Wealth, Poverty and International Order (PI4576)Dirty War and Its Aftermath (PI4577)Democratization (PI4583)Gender and Politics (PI4584)