Italian and Spanish

This flexible joint honours programme gives you the opportunity to study two complementary European languages in their global cultural contexts.

Beyond Italy, Spain and other parts of Mediterranean Europe, the programme is your gateway to the history and literatures of Latin America and the Caribbean.

No previous knowledge of Italian or Spanish is needed. Through intensive language study, including a year abroad, you will have the opportunity to acquire advanced spoken and written skills in both languages.

You will learn how to discern different varieties and registers of Spanish and Italian, and can opt to broaden your linguistic portfolio with Portuguese, Catalan or Basque.

In addition to your language classes, you will be immersed in an extraordinary range of literature, film, art and theatre from around the world, explored in its historical context.

Why Edinburgh

As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study languages in their cultural context. Both Italian and Spanish have been taught here since 1919, and have been part of our tradition for many years, as far back as the 18th century.

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. It gives you the blend of specialist skills and Intercultural Competence valued in a range of careers around the globe.