Language, Culture and History: French and Francophone Studies MA

About this degree

This programme provides a thorough understanding of aspects of French and Francophone culture within a broadly interdisciplinary focus. Students have the opportunity, among other things, to learn key methods and issues in textual criticism, engage in theoretical analysis, improve their language skills, or deepen their historical understanding. The modules are designed to offer exciting critical engagement with topical issues currently being addressed in French and Francophone Studies and modern language studies more widely, such as text and theory, text and image, historiography, trauma, creativity and post-colonial theory.

Improve your French language skills and gain an in-depth understanding of French culture, ideal for future careers in professional or academic fields. The Language, Culture and History: French and Francophone Studies MA brings together a raft of interdisciplinary modules, enabling you to shape the direction of your degree. Taught at UCL, you’ll benefit from access to internationally renowned academics shaping the direction of this subject.

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. A knowledge of French at least equivalent to CEFRL C1 (Advanced) is required. Applications from students who do not have formal qualifications in French but who are competent in the language, will be considered.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 4

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

The programme will be of interest to those who wish to enhance their knowledge of French culture for professional purposes – in the fields of education, media, commerce and tourism, for example – as well as to students wishing to subsequently pursue their studies at doctoral level.