French and Francophone Studies

Information for applicants and offer holders about single and joint honours degree programmes involving French and Francophone Studies. Bienvenue!

Hello from Professor Alex Thomson, Head of School

Bienvenue!

Thank you for applying for a programme in French and Francophone Studies, and congratulations if you're already holding an offer! Either way, I’m delighted that you are interested in studying with us, and we very much hope that you will join our community.

The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) offers one of the widest range of languages of any UK university. Our students and graduates tell us that they value the School’s friendliness, the connections they have made here, and the in-depth guidance of our staff, who are experts in their field and passionate about what they do. They also tell us they love the city of Edinburgh and what it has to offer.

We specialise in teaching students with varying amounts of language experience so, whatever your existing level, you will be in good hands. 

We’ve provided as much information as we can here to help you on your way to choosing the right university for you.

Good luck, and we hope to see you in September.

French and Francophone Studies at Edinburgh

Find out what you'll study and where, including on your year abroad, and explore opportunities to get creative and make friends.

Why study French and Francophone Studies at Edinburgh

Learn about our history, reputation and rankings, and find out what our students think of us.

Teaching and learning

Find out how you'll be taught and assessed, tune in to a sample lecture, and learn about the support we offer.

After your degree

Where might our programmes take you? Read more about career options and be inspired by our alumni.