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MA (Hons) French and English Language at University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Programme overview

French and English Language is a four-year full-time MA (Hons) taught in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, based in the Central Area. Study abroad is a mandatory part of the programme.

Faculty: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Undergraduate entry (standard requirements, as published): SQA Highers: Typical offer: AABB by end of S5 or AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. The grades you use to meet our entry requirements must include the following at Higher: a language other than English at B. Your other Highers can be in any other subject, except the few subjects we do not accept. National 5s required. You must also have the following at National 5: French at B. English at C. A levels: Typical offer: from AAA to AAB. The grades you use to meet our entry requirements must include the following at A level: a language other than English at B. Your other A levels can be in any other subject, except the few subjects we do not accept. GCSEs required. You must also have the following at GCSE: French at B or 6. English at C or 4. IB: Typical offer: from 36 points with 665 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. The grades you use to meet our entry requirements must include the following at HL: a language other than English at 5. Your other HLs can be in any other subject. Standard Levels (SLs) required. You must also have the following at SL: French at 5. English at 5. Widening access (Plus Flag) minimum grades for eligible UK applicants: Highers ABBB by end of S6 BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.; A levels ABB; IB 34 points with 655 at HL. English language (international applicants without qualifying school English): IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component; TOEFL-iBT and other tests are also accepted at the published equivalent levels.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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