Course details
Course description
Anthropology and French at Aberdeen is a great study combination and will enhance your grounding in what it means to ‘be human’. With an in-depth study of a major modern European language and culture and the opportunity to study abroad, you will develop your language and cultural familiarity skills. The language, perspective and skills you will develop will enable you to pursue a wide range of career options with an international flavour.
Anthropology, which scores 100% student satisfaction, will give you a thorough grounding in humanity, the differences in human cultures and communities and how they have developed. You will gain a unique insight into behaviours, beliefs and attitudes all over the world and find connections between aspects of life such as family, economics, politics and religion. Combining this study with a modern European language and culture opens a wide choice of careers.
In French, you will benefit from the University's outstanding reputation, having been awarded the highest possible rating in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment. There are many opportunities to develop your language skills informally as well as through courses that appeal to employers.You will also study for half of year three as a Language Assistant or visiting student in a French-speaking country in Europe. The combination of skills that you will graduate with - including critical thinking, communication and analysis will particularly appeal to employers in international business and many other fields where people, cultures, and international outlook feature strongly.
Subjects
- French
- Anthropology
- Social sciences
- Area studies, languages and literature
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,A,B,B
Applicants who achieve AABB or better over S4 and S5 are likely to be made an offer of admission. This may be unconditional or it may be conditional, dependent upon academic profile. Good performance in additional Highers / Advanced Highers may be required. Note: we do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B at Adv Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 English at minimum grade C
Scottish Advanced Higher minimum entry requirements: A,B,B
Second year entry may be possible in most school based subjects. A minimum of ABB overall in Adv Higher is required. Adv Higher at A in the subject selected for Single Honours or AB in the subject selected for Joint Honours.
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Course details
Full time
12th Sep 2022 to 12th Sep 2026
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Main Site
University Office
Regent Walk
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX