French and Spanish - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

This wide-ranging joint honours programme gives you the opportunity to study two major world languages in their diverse cultural contexts. Both languages are among the ten most widely spoken in the world and have had a profound cultural influence beyond Europe.Through intensive language study, including a year abroad, you will have the opportunity to acquire advanced spoken and written skills in both French and Spanish.In addition to your language classes, you will explore aspects of French-speaking (Francophone) and Spanish-speaking cultures from the Middle Ages to the 21st century.Our courses cover:* literature, film and theatre* political history and social movements* philosophical ideasThey include specialist options taught by leading experts in key disciplines, including decolonial, gender and film studies.**Why Edinburgh**As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study languages in their global 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 study or build a work placement into your time abroad.Both French and Spanish have been taught at the University for more than a century. Today, graduating with a degree in French and Spanish from Edinburgh gives you the blend of specialist skills and intercultural awareness valued in a range of careers around the globe.**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, Spanish and Latin American studies as you move through your degree.* Learn in an historic capital city where we have taught both French and Spanish for over a century.* 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