Spanish, MA (Hons)

Spanish is the official language in 20 countries and is widely spoken in four more territories, including the United States.Studying Spanish at the University of Edinburgh, you will be immersed in an extraordinary range of literature, film, poetry and theatre from around the world, explored in a historical context. Intensive language training gives you the opportunity to develop advanced spoken and written skills in Spanish while gaining the broad cultural education valued by graduate employers. You will learn how to discern different varieties and registers of Spanish, and gain crucial intercultural competencies.Spanish at Edinburgh celebrated its centenary in 2019, and our wide-ranging courses are taught by leading experts in their field, inviting you to explore the diverse and rich cultures of Spain and Latin America.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 wide range of disciplines. You can, for example, opt to take electives in other schools, or broaden your linguistic portfolio with Portuguese or Catalan.

• You will then specialise as you move through your honours years. You will gain an immersive experience of Spanish in Year 3 and the knowledge and skills to write a dissertation in Year 4.