MA (Hons) French and Spanish in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

This comprehensive dual degree program allows you to master two globally significant languages while exploring their rich cultural backgrounds. These languages rank among the world's top ten most spoken and have exerted substantial cultural influence extending far beyond European borders.

Through immersive language training, which includes a year overseas, you'll develop advanced proficiency in both French and Spanish, covering both spoken and written communication.

Beyond language instruction, you'll examine francophone and Hispanic cultures across historical periods from medieval times to the modern era.

The curriculum encompasses:

literary works, cinema, and drama
political history and societal changes
philosophical thought
You'll access specialized courses led by distinguished scholars in fields like post-colonial research and gender studies.

Edinburgh, as an internationally renowned festival city and capital, provides an exceptional environment for studying languages within their worldwide cultural framework.

We stand alone in Scotland by guaranteeing all students a full academic year abroad as part of our four-year honors program, whether spent studying or gaining work experience.

Our flexible structure lets you select from diverse elective courses during your first two years alongside French and Spanish studies, before focusing more intensely in your later honors years.

Upon graduation, you'll possess both a broad arts and humanities education and specialized expertise in two modern languages - a combination highly prized by global employers.