Russian Studies and Spanish, MA (Hons)

This joint honours programme is your opportunity to learn two of the world's most widely spoken languages in their global cultural contexts.Between them, Russian and Spanish are spoken by over 500 million people. Beyond Europe, Spanish is spoken in many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, while both languages have growing numbers of speakers in the United States and China.No previous knowledge of either language is needed. Through intensive language study, including a year abroad, you will have the opportunity to acquire advanced spoken and written skills in both Russian and Spanish.In addition to your language classes, you will explore aspects of Russophone and Hispanic cultures. Courses cover literature, film and theatre from around the world, 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.