Russian Studies and Spanish Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

This joint honours programme is your opportunity to study two of the world's most widely spoken languages in their global cultural contexts.

Between them, Russian and Spanish are spoken by over 500 million people. Beyond Europe, Spanish is spoken in many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, and Russian throughout Central Asia. Both languages have growing numbers of speakers in the United States and China.

No previous knowledge of either language is needed, as we stream our Year 1 courses depending on prior experience. Through intensive language study, including a year abroad, you will have the opportunity to acquire advanced spoken and written skills in both Russian and Spanish.

In addition to your language classes, you will explore aspects of Russian-speaking and Spanish-speaking cultures. Courses cover literature, film and theatre from around the world, studied in historical, political and social context.

Why Edinburgh

As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study languages in their cultural context.

We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme. It doesn't matter if you spend the whole year studying, or combine study with a work placement.

Both Russian and Spanish have been taught at the University since 1919, and our Russian degree programmes were the first of their kind in Scotland when introduced 30 years later.

Today, graduating with a degree in Russian Studies and Spanish from Edinburgh gives you the blend of specialist knowledge and intercultural skills valued in a range of careers around the globe.

Programme benefits

* Study over four years, giving you the choice and flexibility to try out different things.

* Go abroad for the first of your honours years - Year 3.

* Build up to fluency in two widely spoken languages, and specialise in different aspects of Russian, Spanish and Latin American studies as you move through your degree.

* Learn in an historic capital city where we have taught both Russian and Spanish for over a century.

* Explore fantastic libraries and collections at the University and in the city.

* Join societies, attend events, and gain the skills and confidence for life after university.