French is a major world language, spoken in many parts of Europe, Africa, and the Americas. As a working language for many international organisations, it makes an excellent partner subject to Business.
French
On this programme, you will study the French language in the context of the diverse countries, cultures and societies in which it is spoken.
You will have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency through intensive language study, including a year abroad. We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working.
You will explore aspects of French culture, including Francophone literature and cinema, political history, social movements and philosophical ideas.
Our courses cover material from the Middle Ages to the 21st century and include specialist options in key disciplines such as decolonial, gender, and film studies, all taught by leading experts.
Business
Studying business will prepare you for the social, political, environmental and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.
Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies, such as:
- authentic leadership
- ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour
- entrepreneurial practice
- effective communication
Business or International Business?
This programme is a more wide-ranging alternative to the International Business with French programme. Alongside courses in local and global business, you will study French and Francophone cultures over the full four years, and be able to take more option courses in Years 1 and 2.
During your year abroad (Year 3), you will complete an independent piece of research on a contemporary business issue relating to the country in which you are studying or working.
In Year 4, in addition to French language and cultural study, you will choose three honours-level courses from options on different aspects of business.