Chinese and Spanish, MA (Hons)

This programme enables you to study two major world languages in the context of the histories, literatures and societies of the many countries, globally, in which they are spoken. Together, Chinese and Spanish have over two billion native speakers. They provide a gateway to a vast range of cultures in Europe, Latin America and East Asia. Edinburgh is the only university in Scotland to offer both single and joint honours undergraduate programmes in Chinese. While we specialise in teaching students with little or no prior knowledge of the language, we can also accommodate students who already have some experience of studying Chinese. Study with us and you will develop advanced competency in the Chinese language. You will also gain specialist knowledge on mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and associated diasporas in pre-modern, modern and contemporary contexts. Courses explore history, literature, culture, politics and international relations.Studying Spanish at the University of Edinburgh, you will be immersed in an extraordinary range of literature, film, poetry and theatre from around the world, explored in a historical context. You will learn how to discern different varieties and registers of Spanish, and gain crucial intercultural competencies.Both subjects will develop your skills in translation, reading, writing and oral communication, including through a year abroad in either China or Taiwan and in a Spanish-speaking country. Employers recognise the importance of both languages and the benefits of a broad intercultural education. Our graduates are valued for their capability to act as bridges of understanding between Chinese, Spanish and Latin American and British cultures.