MA (Hons) Italian and Linguistics in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

Renowned for its rich cultural heritage, Italy stands as one of Europe's most innovative and multifaceted societies with a profoundly impactful past.

This adaptable program allows you to master Italian while deepening your knowledge of language through a social science lens.

Combining Italian with Linguistics creates an ideal dual-degree option that merges:

cultural immersion with modern language acquisition
the exploration and formation of meaning
Key Linguistics courses particularly valuable for language students include:

phonetics across global languages
linguistic diversity worldwide
the evolution and architecture of languages

Our Italian studies program teaches the language through Italy's vibrant cultural framework, encompassing renowned works of literature, visual arts, and film.

No prior Italian experience is required. Through intensive instruction, including a year abroad in Italy, you'll achieve fluency in reading, writing, and speaking, along with advanced translation expertise.

Linguistics explores language mechanics, analyzing how sounds, words, sentences, and discourse interact to convey and shape meaning.

You'll also investigate:

language in daily communication
societal variations and historical development
child language acquisition
As you advance, you'll gain hands-on experience testing linguistic theories using specialized phonetics and linguistics laboratory equipment.