Chinese and Spanish (MA)BR34

This joint honours programme enables you to study two major world languages. You will also learn about the histories, literatures and societies of the many countries in which they are spoken. Together, Chinese and Spanish have over two billion native speakers. They are your gateway to a vast range of cultures and career opportunities in: EuropeLatin and North AmericaEast Asiathe Caribbean Study with us, and you will develop advanced competency in modern standard Chinese and in Spanish. You will gain the skills needed to use your languages in social and professional settings, focusing on: reading and writing (including translation)speaking and listening You will have the opportunity to engage with culture in Spanish from around the world, while gaining specialist knowledge on mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and associated diasporas in pre-modern, modern and contemporary contexts. Our courses explore Chinese, East Asian, Spanish and Latin American: literature, theatre, and cinemapolitical history and international relationssocial and cultural movements and linguistics As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study global languages in their cultural context. We are the only university in Scotland to offer both single and joint honours undergraduate programmes in Chinese. Within the UK, we are also the only university to offer three different language entry levels to our Chinese degree programmes: ab initio - for complete beginners in the Chinese languageupper beginnerintermediate We also offer two entry levels to Spanish, including ab initio. Our programme is not for native speakers of either language, but we welcome heritage language learners. Studying over four years enables you to choose courses that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. We have built immersive study abroad into the programme in Year 3, which you will spend in either China or Taiwan and in a country where Spanish is spoken. Employers recognise the importance of both languages and the benefits of a broad intercultural education. Our graduates are valued for their capability to act as bridges of understanding between Chinese, Spanish, Latin American and British cultures. (Revised 5 December 2024 to provide more detailed information on language entry levels)