French MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 70 graduates of French MA (Hons) and other courses in French Studies at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in French Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All French Studies 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 French Studies 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 | £26000 | £29500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28000 | £19500 - £33000 | £24000 - £40000 |
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 | £25000 | £24488 | £29399 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28500 | £19755 - £31829 | £22392 - £39311 |
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.
At Edinburgh, you will study the French language in the context of the diverse countries, cultures and societies in which it is spoken.
Over the course of our four-year programme, you will have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency in French 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.
Why Edinburgh
As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a global language in its cultural context. It has one of the best French collections in the UK in the National Library of Scotland.
French has been taught here since 1894, making it one of the first modern European languages to be offered at Edinburgh. Our French Theatre Society, Les Escogriffes, was formed in 1968, and we established the Centre de recherches francophone belges for the promotion of francophone Belgian studies in 1995.
Studying over four years enables you to choose courses, including from other disciplines, that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. It is possible to learn another language as part of your programme, for example, or to take options in other areas of the arts, humanities and social sciences.
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. You will spend Year 3 in a country where French is spoken, gaining immersive experience of the language and crucial intercultural competencies.
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
All French Studies courses of The University of Edinburgh
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of French MA (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
| 30% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 0% | Elementary occupations |
| 0% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Total 65 with at least 5.5 in each component. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | Total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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| Trinity ISE | ISE II with distinctions in all four components |
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| PTE Academic | 62 | Total 62 with at least 54 in each component |
Costs
Tuition Fees French 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:
January 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)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.
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- #14
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
