German and Russian Studies, MA (Hons)

German and Russian cultures have influenced each other for several centuries, through peaceful cultural exchange, migration and mobility, and war and conflict. Over one third of Europeans are native speakers of German, while around 150 million people in the world speak Russian.Through intensive language study, including a year abroad, you will have the opportunity to acquire advanced spoken and written skills in both languages on this joint honours programme.In addition to your language classes, you will explore aspects of Russophone and German-language culture from the Middle Ages to the 21st Century. Courses cover literature, film and theatre from Europe and beyond, studied in a historical, political and social context. 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 cultural context.When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.