MA French and German and Italian
About this course
French, German, and Italian together span the major Romance and Germanic branches of European language, encompassing three distinct linguistic and cultural traditions with remarkable depth and global significance. French carries with it a world literature, a philosophical tradition, a Francophone world of over 300 million speakers, and a dominant role in international diplomacy. German is the most widely spoken native language in Europe, the language of one of the world's largest economies, and the vehicle for a philosophical and scientific tradition of extraordinary importance. Italian is the language of one of the great art and literary civilisations of the world, of Renaissance thought, and of a contemporary culture that remains enormously influential in design, fashion, film, and cuisine. At the University of St Andrews, this four-year, full-time MA (Hons) programme develops all three languages to a high level of proficiency, combining linguistic training with engagement with the literatures, cultures, histories, and contemporary realities of the French-speaking, German-speaking, and Italian-speaking worlds. The breadth of what you study is matched by the depth expected in each language: you are developing genuine working competence across three major European languages simultaneously. A year abroad is embedded in the degree, giving you sustained immersion in one or more of your target-language environments. The typical entry tariff of 200 points reflects the high academic expectations of a multilingual programme at a leading research university. Graduates with strong competence in three major European languages are exceptionally well placed in the job market. Careers in diplomacy, international law, translation and interpreting, European affairs, journalism, international business, academia, and the cultural sector all benefit from this breadth. Many graduates also go on to postgraduate study in one of their languages, in comparative literature, or in broader European or international studies.
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