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MA French and Spanish & Latin American Studies

University of Aberdeen

Institution
University of Aberdeen
Level
undergraduate
Subject
French and Spanish & Latin American Studies
Duration
5 years
UCAS code
RR14
Typical offer
A-level BBC, IB 32

Entry requirements

A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.

About this course

MA in French and Francophone Studies and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Language & Translation. The programme includes a compulsory period abroad in a Spanish-speaking country.

Modules

  • Academic Writing for Language & Literature
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
  • Beginners French Language 1
  • Beginners French Language 2
  • Spanish Language 1
  • Spanish Language 2
  • Qualified French Language 1
  • Qualified French Language 2
  • Spanish Language 3
  • French Culture and Society: from Occupation to Decolonisation
  • The Global City in Text and Film
  • Spain and Spanish America: History, Culture, Politics
  • Revolution and Revolt in Modern and Contemporary France
  • Decentering France: Social Movements and Cultural Transformation
  • Advanced Introductory French Language 1
  • Advanced Introductory French Language 2
  • Spanish Language 3
  • Spanish Language 4
  • Advanced French Language 1
  • Advanced French Language 2
  • Spanish Language 5
  • The Global City in Text and Film
  • Latin America: Texts and Contexts
  • Residence Abroad Project (SP30AB)
  • Junior Honours French Language
  • Spanish Language 6 (SP30A3)
  • Senior Honours French Language
  • Spanish Language 7 (SP40A5)
  • Dissertation in French
  • Dissertation in Spanish