Introduction
French at Aberdeen has a long-standing reputation for teaching and research that covers the French and Francophone world. Our experts are recognised internationally for their work on languages, cultures, societies and politics. You can study our undergraduate language courses from any level, including beginner, while gaining the intercultural insights and experience abroad to become a global citizen. You can combine French & Francophone Studies with almost any other subject to tailor your degree to suit your plans and interests.
Did you know?
We are ranked 1st in the UK for Positive Responses in French Studies by the 2026 National Student Survey.
Our Degrees
We offer a range of French degrees which you can read more about below.
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A French degree will give you access to the top-earning language roles in the UK, French being second highest in demand language on the job market across many sectors. Beyond a career advantage, our French degrees also offer an enriching journey, bringing you versatile expertise and real-world discovery. You will combine growing your language skills in small groups with courses on cultures, societies and politics from across the world, from the French Caribbean via France to Francophone Africa. You will dive into a vibrant curriculum, learning about the history and significance of French through a range of cultural media, including comics, literature, documentaries, and film. You’ll examine urgent global issues through a postcolonial lens, explore environmental perspectives, and engage with political and social challenges and inequalities.
Our degrees are highly flexible, and combine with many other degree subjects. You can start at any level including beginner, and learn at an appropriate pace. You have the choice between a four or five year degree, spending one or two semesters in a French-speaking country after year 2. As a French degree student, you will access priority funding to go abroad, as well as exciting destinations to study in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada or La Réunion.
We look forward to welcoming you into our friendly, vibrant and international community on our beautiful historical campus, as you start on your journey to becoming an excellent communicator, bridge builder and global citizen through French.
Available Programmes of Study
Joint Honours Degrees
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Why Study French at Aberdeen?
- We are ranked 1st in the UK for Positive Responses in French Studies by the 2026 National Student Survey
- A dynamic French Society, organising social and topical events throughout the year, and a brilliant way to get to know other students studying or speaking French.
- The spectacular, award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library, with stunning study facilities, state-of-the-art learning technology, and a first-class collection of French books and films for your course.
- A packed campus programme of events, exhibitions, invited speakers and the popular WayWord literary festival, which often features work by Francophone writers.
- Your year abroad as a language assistant or visiting student at locations including Lyon, Rennes, Grenoble, Réunion, Brussels, Geneva, Lausanne, the IFP (Institute of French Petroleum) School in Paris and the Club des Langues in Anglet.
- International recognition as a centre for study and research in French, with research covering not only France, but also French-speaking Africa and the Caribbean.
- A vibrant international community on campus and across Aberdeen and north-east Scotland, with many French and French-speaking students, staff and and activities on campus and across the region.
Get in Touch
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Student Recruitment & Admissions
University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen
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