German and Portuguese, MA (Hons)

This joint honours programme allows you to study two different European languages in their diverse cultural contexts.With a long history of cultural achievement, migration and diaspora, German and Portuguese are your gateway to a great many countries and cultures in Europe, South America and Africa. Through intensive language study, including a year abroad, you will have the opportunity to acquire advanced spoken and written skills in both German and Portuguese.In addition to your language classes, you will explore aspects of German-language and Lusophone cultures. Courses cover literature, cinema, history, politics, and languages in themed and comparative contexts.Why Edinburgh We 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 global cultural context.When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.