Spanish and Portuguese - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

Two of the most widely spoken languages in the world, Spanish and Portuguese are your gateway to a great many countries and cultures in Europe, Africa and the Americas.Our joint honours programme will give you the opportunity to develop advanced spoken and written skills in both languages.As well as intensive language training, you will be immersed in an extraordinary range of literature, film, poetry and theatre from around the world, explored in its historical context.Many of our graduates started as complete beginners in Portuguese. By the end of the programme, you will be able to demonstrate a range of linguistic skills and a crucial intercultural awareness.**Why Edinburgh**As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study two global 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 enables you to choose courses, including from other disciplines, that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. You can, for example, opt to take courses in other subjects, or broaden your linguistic portfolio by studying Catalan or Basque.**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 global languages, and specialise in different aspects of Spanish, 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