MA French and Music
About this course
MA in French and Music, combining language studies with performance and musicology. Core topics include Research Methods and Communication & Writing. Students complete independent research through a dissertation in either French or music during their final year.
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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 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- 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 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 15%
- Scotland: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Introduction to Music Studies
- Beginners French Language 2
- Qualified French Language 1
- Qualified French Language 2
- Beginners French Language 1
- The Global City in Text and Film
- French Culture and Society: from Occupation to Decolonisation
- Performing and Composing 1
- Performing and Composing 2
- Writing About Music
- Revolution and Revolt in Modern and Contemporary France
- Decentering France: Social Movements and Cultural Transformation
- Advanced Introductory French Language 1
- Advanced French Language 1
- Advanced French Language 2
- Advanced Introductory French Language 2
- Junior Honours French Language
- Work Experience: Employability Skills Development
- Junior Honours Project 1
- Senior Honours French Language
- Dissertation in Music
- Dissertation in French
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA French and Music at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £35,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for French studies.
What do graduates of MA French and Music at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA French and Music at University of Aberdeen?
87% 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 Music at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
Does MA French and Music at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA French and Music at University of Aberdeen?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.