French and Portuguese - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

This flexible joint honours programme enables you to study two complementary European languages in their global cultural contexts.Both languages are among the 10 most widely spoken in the world, opening up career opportunities in Europe, Africa and the Americas.Most of our graduates started as complete beginners in Portuguese. Through intensive language study, including a year abroad, you will have the opportunity to acquire the same level of spoken and written Portuguese as you gain in French.In addition to your language classes, you will explore aspects of French-speaking (Francophone) and Portuguese-speaking (Lusophone) culture. Courses cover literature and cinema, political history, social movements and philosophical ideas.**Why Edinburgh**As a world-leading festival city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study languages in their cultural context.We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working.Studying over four years also enables you to choose courses, including from other disciplines, that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. You can, for example, opt to study Spanish or Basque as part of your programme.When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education in the arts and humanities, and specialist knowledge of two major languages, valued by employers worldwide.**Programme benefits*** Study over four years, giving you the choice and flexibility to try out different things.* Go abroad for the first of your honours years - Year 3.* Build up to fluency in two languages, and specialise in different aspects of Francophone, Portuguese and Latin American studies as you move through your degree.* Learn in an historic capital city and cultural hub with international festivals.* Delve into fantastic libraries and collections at the University and in the city.* Join societies, attend events, and gain the skills and confidence for life after university.

School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures