French and Portuguese, MA (Hons)

This joint honours programme allows you to study two complementary European languages in their global cultural contexts. Both languages are among the 10 most widely spoken in the world, extending beyond Europe to large parts of Africa and the Americas. Most of our graduates started as complete beginners in Portuguese. Through intensive language study, including a year abroad, you will have the opportunity to acquire advanced spoken and written skills in this language, as well as in French. In addition to your language classes, you will explore aspects of Francophone and Lusophone culture. Courses cover literature and cinema, political history, social movements and philosophical ideas. Why EdinburghWe 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. Our programme is also extremely flexible. In Years 1 and 2, you will choose option courses from a wide range of disciplines, and specialise as you progress through your honours years.As a world-leading festival city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study European languages in their cultural context.When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.