French and Italian - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

This wide-ranging joint honours programme enables you to study two complementary European languages in their diverse cultural contexts.Through intensive language study, including a year abroad, you will have the opportunity to acquire advanced spoken and written skills in both French and Italian. No previous knowledge of Italian is needed.In addition to your language classes, you will explore aspects of French-speaking (Francophone) and Italian culture from the Middle Ages to the 21st century.Courses cover:* literature* art and cinema* political history* social movements* philosophical ideas**Why Edinburgh**As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study languages in their cultural context, and both French and Italian have been taught at the University for over a century.We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you study or build a work placement into your time abroad.Graduating with a degree in French and Italian from Edinburgh gives you the blend of specialist skills and intercultural awareness valued in a range of careers around the globe.**Programme benefits*** Learn in an historic capital city where we have taught both French and Italian for over a century.* 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 languages, and specialise in different aspects of Italian and Francophone studies as you move through your degree.* 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.

School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures