MA French and Legal Studies (5 years)
About this course
MA in Law and French and Francophone Studies. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme includes a full academic year spent studying in a French-speaking country during year three.
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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.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 100%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 50%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 65%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Legal System
- Foundations of Private Law
- French Culture and Society: from Occupation to Decolonisation
- The Global City in Text and Film
- Beginners French Language 1
- Beginners French Language 2
- Qualified French Language 1
- Qualified French Language 2
- Criminal Law
- A World Full of Law: Legal Cultures Before the Age of Exploration
- Contract
- Foundations of Common Law with English Criminal Law
- Delict and Unjustified Enrichment
- UK Constitutional Law
- Decentering France: Social Movements and Cultural Transformation
- Advanced French Language 1
- Advanced French Language 2
- Revolution and Revolt in Modern and Contemporary France
- Criminal Law
- A World Full of Law: Legal Cultures Before the Age of Exploration
- Eu Institutions and Law
- The Law of Property
- Public International Law
- Administrative Law and Civil Liberties
- Contract
- Foundations of Common Law with English Criminal Law
- Delict and Unjustified Enrichment
- UK Constitutional Law
- Commercial Organisations and Insolvency
- Family Law
- Introduction to Legal Theory
- Succession and Trusts
- Private International Law
- Business Law
- Introduction to Comparative Law
- Tort in A Comparative Context
- Junior Honours French Language
- Law of Sales Honours
- Criminal Justice
- Gender, Law and Society
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Human Rights
- American Constitutional Law
- Company Law (Honours)
- Civil Law Honours
- Law and Economics: Selected Topics
- Privacy and Data Protection Law
- Law and Artificial Intelligence
- Delict
- Criminal Law
- Animal Welfare Law
- International Criminal Law
- International Law of the Sea
- Free Speech Honours
- The Legal Architecture of Global Commerce
- Voluntary Scotland, Scottish Charities, Clubs, Community Organisations
- Copyright and Allied Rights
- International Family Law (Honours)
- Criminal Evidence (Honours)
- Corporate Governance
- Children, Young People and Crime Honours
- International Cybersecurity Law
- Regulation of Biometric Data and Profiling: Social, Ethical and Legal
- Law of the Digital Economy
- Space Law: Public International Law
- Legal Storytelling
- Shipping Law
- Fundamental Issues in Environmental Law
- Principles of Tax Law
- Property Law (Honours)
- Scottish Legal History (Honours)
- Senior Honours French Language
- Dissertation in French
- Dissertation
- Law of Sales Honours
- Criminal Justice
- Gender, Law and Society
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Human Rights
- American Constitutional Law
- Company Law (Honours)
- Civil Law Honours
- Law and Economics: Selected Topics
- Privacy and Data Protection Law
- Law and Artificial Intelligence
- Delict
- Criminal Law
- Animal Welfare Law
- International Criminal Law
- International Law of the Sea
- Free Speech Honours
- The Legal Architecture of Global Commerce
- Voluntary Scotland, Scottish Charities, Clubs, Community Organisations
- Copyright and Allied Rights
- International Family Law (Honours)
- Criminal Evidence (Honours)
- Corporate Governance
- Children, Young People and Crime Honours
- International Cybersecurity Law
- Regulation of Biometric Data and Profiling: Social, Ethical and Legal
- Law of the Digital Economy
- Space Law: Public International Law
- Legal Storytelling
- Shipping Law
- Fundamental Issues in Environmental Law
- Principles of Tax Law
- Property Law (Honours)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA French and Legal Studies (5 years) at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £36,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of MA French and Legal Studies (5 years) at University of Aberdeen do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA French and Legal Studies (5 years) at University of Aberdeen?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA French and Legal Studies (5 years) at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 181 UCAS points.
Does MA French and Legal Studies (5 years) at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MA French and Legal Studies (5 years) at University of Aberdeen?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.