Portuguese, MA (Hons)

Course summary

One of the world's ten most widely spoken languages, Portuguese is estimated to have around 260 million speakers. From Brazil to Mozambique, the many countries where it is spoken have fascinatingly rich and varied cultures. Study at Edinburgh and you will have the opportunity to develop advanced spoken and written skills in Portuguese while gaining the broad cultural education valued by graduate employers. In addition to intensive language training, you will be immersed in an extraordinary range of literature, film, music and arts from Portugal, Brazil and Portuguese-speaking (Lusophone) Africa, explored in its historical context.By the end of the programme, you will be able to demonstrate a range of linguistic skills and crucial intercultural competencies.Beginners welcomeOur programme offers a solid foundation for learners with varying amounts of experience of Portuguese, including those who are just starting out; many of our graduates started as complete beginners in the language. Why EdinburghAs a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a global language in its cultural context. Portuguese has been taught here for over 30 years.You will spend Year 3 in a country where Portuguese is spoken. 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.Studying over four years enables you to choose courses that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. In Years 1 and 2, you can opt to take electives in other subjects, or broaden your linguistic portfolio with another language.You will then specialise as you progress through your honours years, graduating with the blend of skills needed for a range of careers around the globe.