French and Linguistics MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 75 graduates of French and Linguistics MA (Hons) and other courses in Linguistics at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Linguistics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Linguistics courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary
Salary of Graduates in French Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Linguistics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25500 | £25500 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28000 | £21000 - £33000 | £23500 - £40500 |
All French Studies courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary of all UK Graduates of French Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24238 | £24770 | £29371 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21249 - £28013 | £19764 - £30900 | £22724 - £38324 |
All French Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
French is a major world language, spoken in many parts of Europe, Africa and the Americas.
This flexible programme gives you the opportunity to study French while developing your social scientific understanding of language.
French and Linguistics make an excellent joint honours choice by combining the study of:
- a modern language in its global cultural context
- the expression and creation of meaning
Linguistics courses of particular relevance to language students cover:
- the speech sounds of the world's languages
- variation in the languages of the world
- the structure and history of world languages
French
You will have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency in this widely-spoken modern language, while gaining the broad cultural education valued by graduate employers.
We will introduce you to the extraordinary richness and variety of the francophone world through the study of:
- literature and cinema
- political history and social movements
- philosophical ideas
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.
Linguistics
Linguistics examines how language works, describing how sounds, words, sentences and conversations combine to express and create meaning.
You will also study:
- the uses of language in everyday life
- the ways in which it varies across society and evolves over time
- how it is mastered by children
As you progress through the programme, you will have the opportunity to plan and test scientific hypotheses about linguistic phenomena using specialist linguistics and phonetics equipment.
Why Edinburgh
As a world-leading festival city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a global language in its cultural context.
Studying over four years gives you the blend of specialist skills and Intercultural Competence needed for a range of careers around the globe.
In Years 1 and 2, as well as your core subjects, you will choose option courses from a broad list of disciplines. You will then specialise as you progress through your honours years.
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.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of French and Linguistics MA (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
| 15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Welfare Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Legal professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
Costs
Tuition Fees French and Linguistics MA (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £26500 | year 1 |
| International | £26500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
RQ11
University Rankings
of The University of Edinburgh
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 40 different rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 40 university rankings of The University of Edinburgh
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FAQ about French and Linguistics MA (Hons) The University of Edinburgh
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25500 15 months after graduation, £25500 3 years after graduation and £30500 after graduation.
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (15%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (15%), Elementary occupations (10%), Sales occupations (10%)
- 75 graduates rated the course 79. This means that 79% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- The University of Edinburgh achieved the highest ranking for Linguistics. It is ranked #5 in QS World University Rankings By Subject (Linguistics). See all subject rankings for The University of Edinburgh.
- French and Linguistics MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Edinburgh.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 190 which makes it one of the 12.57% most difficult courses to enter among all Linguistics students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%