Portuguese and English Language, MA (Hons)

Portuguese and English rank among the world's most widely spoken languages. This flexible joint honours programme at Edinburgh enables students to explore Portuguese within its cultural contexts while examining the historical evolution of English. By combining linguistic and cultural studies, participants develop strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and openness to diverse ideas. Many graduates begin as beginners in Portuguese and emerge with a valuable mix of broad cultural knowledge and specialised expertise, highly regarded by global employers.Portuguese, spoken by approximately 260 million people across countries like Brazil and Mozambique, offers rich opportunities to study literature, film, music, and arts from Portugal, Brazil, and Lusophone Africa. English Language studies cover theoretical linguistics, language acquisition, regional variations, and communication methods, with options like Scots language and courses on global speech sounds and variations. Edinburgh, a vibrant cultural hub, has taught Portuguese for over 30 years and provides a full year abroad in a Portuguese-speaking country, allowing students to tailor their four-year degree to personal interests and career needs across arts, humanities, and social sciences.