Portuguese and Philosophy, MA (Hons)

One of the world's ten most widely spoken languages, Portuguese is estimated to have around 234 million speakers. From Brazil to Mozambique, the many countries where it is spoken have fascinatingly rich and varied cultures. Philosophy has been at the core of Western intellectual life for at least 2,500 years. Studying Portuguese and Philosophy together helps you understand the contemporary world, as well as shedding light on the past. Portuguese Study at Edinburgh and you will have the opportunity to develop advanced spoken and written skills in Portuguese.In addition to intensive language training, you will be immersed in an extraordinary range of literature, film, music and arts from Europe, Latin America and Lusophone Africa. Many of our graduates started as complete beginners in Portuguese. By the end of the programme, you will be able to demonstrate a range of linguistic skills and crucial intercultural competencies.Philosophy Studying philosophy allows you to think about some of the great philosophical questions in a clear, disciplined and systematic manner.Philosophy:

• introduces you to the thinking of some of the great philosophers of the past and present

• illuminates the connections between diverse areas of human experience

• makes you more aware of the assumptions that form the basis of your beliefs

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. The four-year degree also gives you more choice and flexibility in what you study. In Years 1 and 2, you will choose option courses from a range of disciplines, then specialise as you move through your honours years.