Course summary
The MA for Research in French and Francophone Studies has been expertly designed to develop your research skills and interests. Study at the University of Warwick's School of Modern Languages and Cultures and deepen your understanding of core critical theories and perspectives surrounding French and Francophone studies. Course overview Are you keen to specialise in the academic study of your chosen language and culture, and do you have the motivation to develop an individual research path, leading potentially to PhD study? This course combines taught modules with language-specific research and offers an advanced preparation for doctoral research. You will work with the support of leading researchers, drawing on expertise in critical theory, research skills and key research themes. You will benefit from an introduction to critical theories and perspectives across the European and North American intellectual traditions, as well as develop your own research specialism in French Studies. Skills from this degree
- Advanced research and information synthesis skill
- Advanced report-writing and written communication skills
- Oral communication skills
- IT skills
Modules
Critical Theory in Modern Languages Discover new theoretical approaches and methods in the Critical Theory in Modern Languages core module. Advanced Study Option Tailor your own bespoke programme of study in consultation with one of our expert tutors. Research Skills in Modern Languages Develop your research skills with a core module introducing you to using electronic resources, creating bibliographies, writing a literature review, writing a PhD proposal and applying for funding, selecting a Dissertation topic and giving oral presentations of your work. Dissertation Optional modules Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include: Conflict, Coercion and Violence in Modern French Politics Reason and Revolution France and its Others The Problem of Community Books, Subversion and the Republic of Letters Trans/national Cultures Multilingualism and Global Cultures
Assessment method
A taught core module on cultural and critical theory, typically taken in the first term, and assessed by a 5,000-word essay. Two optional modules or supervised study programmes (Advanced Study Options), topic dependent on the interests of the candidate, each assessed by a 5,000 word essay. A 20,000-word dissertation. A skills programme (assessed by two short bibliographical exercises), which typically includes: Library induction/electronic resources in French Studies and general research skills Giving oral presentations and using PowerPoint; writing a literature review; choosing a topic and writing a dissertation Writing a PhD proposal Applying for funding
Entry requirements
Minimum requirements 2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: Band B IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above. International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Please visit the University of Warwick website for the tuition fees for postgraduate courses:
https://warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding/fees
Sponsorship information
https://warwick.ac.uk/study/scholarships-and-bursaries/
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL