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University of Aberdeen

Masters Degree , French Studies

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Course Description

French and Legal Studies at Aberdeen is a great subject combination, adding to your solid grounding in a major modern European language and culture. The programme takes a closer look at the law, including European law and how it affects our lives today. You will study issues both topical and controversial and will graduate with the language and legal skills to open up career options including in European affairs and business.

French at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, gaining the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment. You will add to your growing language skills with courses in contemporary civilisation and culture, Francophone and post-colonial studies, philosophy, history, sociology, linguistics, theatre and most genres and periods of literature from the middle ages to the present day. You will be taught by staff recognised internationally for their research, from Renaissance studies to the politics of culture and difference in contemporary France.

Our Law school has an outstanding reputation, ranked 12th in the UK out of more than 90 law schools, positioned in the top five for graduate prospects and scores an impressive 95% for student satisfaction. You will add value to your studies in French language and culture by exploring what law teaches us about a society, including looking at European and international law and topical issues including human rights within the EU.

As an integral part of your 4-year programme, you will spend half of year three developing your language skills as a Teaching Assistant or visiting student in a French-speaking country.

Studying law develops important academic qualities including clear, careful and independent thinking, adding value to your language skills and extending your already-bright career opportunities in European business and organisations, NGOs, charities and international development, government service, marketing and much more.

Course Content

  • Year 1

Compulsory Courses

Academic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)

Professional Skills Part 1 (PD1001)

Legal System (LS1025) - 15 Credit Points

Foundations of Private Law (LS1022) - 15 Credit Points

Optional Courses

Select one of the following options:

Beginner

  • FR1028: Beginners French Language 1
  • FR1528: Beginners French Language 2
  • FR1021: Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 AND/OR FR1527: Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context

Qualified

  • FR1029: Qualified French Language 1
  • FR1529: Qualified French Language 2
  • FR1022: Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 AND/OR FR1526: Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context

Plus select 30 credit points from the below Legal Studies courses, plus further credit points from courses of choice to gain a total of 120 credits.

Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1021) - 15 Credit Points

Introduction to Literature and Culture of Modern France In Context (FR1527) - 15 Credit Points

Literature and Culture of Modern France 1 (FR1022) - 15 Credit Points

Literature and Culture of Modern France in Context (FR1526) - 15 Credit Points

Criminal Law (LS1020) - 15 Credit Points

Case Studies on Law in Society (LS1026) - 15 Credit Points

Contract (LS1520) - 15 Credit Points

UK Constitutional Law (LS1537) - 15 Credit Points

Alternative Methods of Dispute Resolution (LS1523) - 15 Credit Points

English Criminal Law (LS1527) - 7.5 Credit Points

Introduction to English Legal System (LS1528) - 7.5 Credit Points

  • Year 2

Optional Courses

Select one of the following options:

Ex-beginner

  • Advanced Introductory French Language 1 (FR2012)
  • Advanced Introductory French Language 2 (FR2512)

Plus, select one of the following:

  • FR 2014 Introduction to French Identities: Individual and Society AND/OR FR 2514 Introduction to French Identities: Centre and Periphery
  • FR 2014 Introduction to French Identities: Individual and Society AND FR 2510 Introduction to French Linguistics
  • **FR 2514 Introduction to French Identities: Centre and Periphery AND FR 2510 Introduction to French Linguistics

Qualified

  • Advanced French Language 1 (FR2002)
  • Advanced French Language 2 (FR2502)

Plus, select one of the following:

  • French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2013) AND French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2513)
  • French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2013) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)
  • **French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2513) AND Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510)

Plus 60 credits from Legal Studies level 2 courses.

NOTE: ** Level 2 students opting to take the combination FR 2513/FR 2514 and FR 2510 should be aware the credit weighting will be 45 credits in the first half session and 75 credits in the second half session as opposed to the standard 60/60. This will result in a heavier workload in the second half session.

Advanced Introductory French Language 1 (FR2012) - 15 Credit Points

Advanced Introductory French Language 2 (FR2512) - 15 Credit Points

Introduction to French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2014) - 15 Credit Points

Introduction to French Identities: Centre and Periphery (FR2514) - 15 Credit Points

Introduction to French Linguistics (FR2510) - 15 Credit Points

Advanced French Language 1 (FR2002) - 15 Credit Points

Advanced French Language 2 (FR2502) - 15 Credit Points

French Identities: Individual and Society (FR2013) - 15 Credit Points

French Identities Centre and Periphery (FR2513) - 15 Credit Points

  • Year 3

Compulsory Courses

Second half-session spent in a French-speaking country.

Junior Honours French Language (FR3089) - 15 Credit Points

Level 3 French Language 7 (FR3508) - 15 Credit Points

Optional Courses

Select 30 further credit points from level 3 French courses, plus 60 credit points from Legal Studies LX Honours courses (to be taken in the first half session).

  • Year 4

Compulsory Courses

Senior Honours French Language (FR4089) - 30 Credit Points

Optional Courses

Select one of the following dissertation options:

  • Dissertation in French (FR4097)
  • Dissertation (Legal Studies) (LX4025)

Plus select further credits of level 4 Legal Studies LX Honours and level 4 French courses to make up 60 credits in each discipline.

Dissertation in French (FR4097) - 15 Credit Points

Dissertation (LX4025) - 30 Credit Points

 

Entry Requirements

SQA Highers

Standard: AABB

Applicants who have achieved AABB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required.

Minimum: BBB

Applicants who have achieved BBB (or are on course to achieve this by the end of S5) are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will normally be required.

Adjusted: BB

Applicants who have achieved BB, and who meet one of the widening participation criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will be required.

More information on our definition of Standard, Minimum and Adjusted entry qualifications.

A LEVELS

Standard: BBB

Minimum: BBC

Adjusted: CCC

More information on our definition of Standard, Minimum and Adjusted entry qualifications.

International Baccalaureate

32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL.

Irish Leaving Certificate

5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3 OR AAABB, obtained in a single sitting. (B must be at B2 or above).

Entry from College

Advanced entry to this degree may be possible from some HNC/HND qualifications, please see www.abdn.ac.uk/study/articulation for more details.

English Language Requirements

To study for an Undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:

IELTS Academic:

OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0

TOEFL iBT:

OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21

PTE Academic:

OVERALL - 54 with: Listening - 51; Reading - 51; Speaking - 51; Writing - 54

Cambridge English Advanced & Proficiency:

OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Assessment Methods

Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods:

  • Coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course.
  • Practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course.
  • Written examinations at the end of each course.

The exact mix of these methods differs between subject areas, years of study and individual courses.

Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.

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