German and English Language MA (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

More people speak German as their first language than any other in Europe. Worldwide, German is the third most popular language to learn.


This flexible joint honours programme gives you the opportunity to study German in its cultural context while exploring how the English language has changed over time. Combining the linguistic and cultural study of languages demonstrates that you are a good communicator, a resilient problem solver, and someone open to other cultures and new ideas.


Together with your core courses, the options you will take on this programme can help you gain skills in many areas of the arts, humanities and social sciences.


Additionally, 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.


German


As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a modern language in its cultural context. German has been taught here since 1894, making it one of the first modern European languages to be offered at the University of Edinburgh.


Across four years, including a year abroad, your studies will give you the chance to gain professional skills in all aspects of German, including:


  • reading and listening
  • writing and translating
  • speaking and presenting


As well as language learning, you will explore German-language literature, film and theatre. You will study these in the context of historical and political developments, from the eighteenth century to contemporary times.


On this programme, you will take one of the following as your first language course:


  • German 1A - for beginners or those with limited experience of learning the language
  • German 1B - for students with a high level of competency in German


English Language


Using techniques from modern linguistics, you will analyse the structure of written and spoken English and explore how the language has changed throughout its history.


As well as the study of change in English, we have a strong tradition of investigating variations of the language, including:


  • Scots
  • varieties of British English
  • global Englishes


You will study modern-day English and Scots and identify the similarities and differences between English and other languages.


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 one of Europe's most widely spoken languages, and specialise in different aspects of German studies and English language as you move through your degree.
  • Learn in an historic, capital city where we have taught German for over a century.
  • Explore fantastic libraries, collections and galleries at the University and in the city.
  • Join societies, attend events, and gain the skills and confidence for life after university.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

More people speak German as their first language than any other in Europe. Worldwide, German is the third most popular language to learn.


This flexible joint honours programme gives you the opportunity to study German in its cultural context while exploring how the English language has changed over time. Combining the linguistic and cultural study of languages demonstrates that you are a good communicator, a resilient problem solver, and someone open to other cultures and new ideas.


Together with your core courses, the options you will take on this programme can help you gain skills in many areas of the arts, humanities and social sciences.


Additionally, 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.


German


As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a modern language in its cultural context. German has been taught here since 1894, making it one of the first modern European languages to be offered at the University of Edinburgh.


Across four years, including a year abroad, your studies will give you the chance to gain professional skills in all aspects of German, including:


  • reading and listening
  • writing and translating
  • speaking and presenting


As well as language learning, you will explore German-language literature, film and theatre. You will study these in the context of historical and political developments, from the eighteenth century to contemporary times.


On this programme, you will take one of the following as your first language course:


  • German 1A - for beginners or those with limited experience of learning the language
  • German 1B - for students with a high level of competency in German


English Language


Using techniques from modern linguistics, you will analyse the structure of written and spoken English and explore how the language has changed throughout its history.


As well as the study of change in English, we have a strong tradition of investigating variations of the language, including:


  • Scots
  • varieties of British English
  • global Englishes


You will study modern-day English and Scots and identify the similarities and differences between English and other languages.


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 one of Europe's most widely spoken languages, and specialise in different aspects of German studies and English language as you move through your degree.
  • Learn in an historic, capital city where we have taught German for over a century.
  • Explore fantastic libraries, collections and galleries at the University and in the city.
  • Join societies, attend events, and gain the skills and confidence for life after university.

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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