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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: R120

French

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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5 yearsDuration
£7,000Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Glasgow, the MA (Hons) French provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. French involves the study of a key European and international language as well as the cultures it has influenced across the world. Why study this course at the University of Glasgow? As part of your French degree you can choose to focus on a whole range of topics including French comics, French song, travel writing, medieval France and contemporary French history. Career Prospects? Graduates have gone on to pursue rewarding careers in the media, teaching (both at home and abroad), journalism, tourism, translating and interpreting, and the Civil Service, as well as business, comm... International tuition fees are £7,000 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

French Language Fundamentals
Medieval French Literature and Culture
Modern French Society and History
Contemporary French Cinema and Media
French Translation and Interpreting Practice
19th Century French Texts and Contexts
French Cultural Studies and Globalisation
Dissertation in French Studies
UCAS Code:R120
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBB

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,000

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£35,000

Home Student Fee

£10,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Glasgow

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£25,000£31,500
3 years£18,000£23,000£29,000
5 years£21,500£29,500£36,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 18% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
15%Studying
30%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
73%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
67%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow offers French as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#80QS World
#10UK Ranking
38,710+Students
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