Portuguese and Linguistics MA (Hons)

Course Overview - Portuguese and Linguistics MA (Hons)

One of the worlds ten most widely spoken languages, Portuguese is estimated to have around 260 million speakers. From Brazil to Mozambique, the many countries where it is spoken have fascinatingly rich and varied cultures.

This flexible programme gives you the opportunity to study Portuguese while developing your social scientific understanding of language. Beginners are very welcome.

Portuguese and Linguistics make an excellent joint honours choice by combining the study of:


* a modern language in its global cultural context


* the ex...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

14/09/2026

Campus

Central area campus

Course Address
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ

Application Details

Course Code

RQ51

Institution Code

E56

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B

AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: a language other than English at B. National 5s: English at C.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

36

34

from 36 points with 665 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: a language other than English at 5. SL: English at 5.

A level

A*,A,A

A,A,A

A*AA - AAA. Required subjects: A levels: a language other than English at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £29,600