48 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
As one of Europe's most creative and diverse civilisations, Italy has a fascinating cultural and political history.
On this joint honours programme, you will study the Italian language in the context of Italian culture and alongside politics.
At Edinburgh, 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.
When you graduate, you will have the combination of a broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.
Italian
Study Italian with us, and you will learn the language in the context of some of the most famous and influential works of Italian literature, art and cinema.
No previous knowledge of Italian is needed. Intensive language tuition includes a year spent studying or working in Italy. You will develop your ability to read, write and speak the language to a high standard with advanced translation skills.
Italian has been taught here since 1919, and has been part of our tradition for many years, as far back as the 18th century.
From our Italian Society to the Italian Cultural Institute, you will find many places in Edinburgh to develop your interest in Italian culture.
Politics
Politics studies the theory and practice of how societies are governed:
- How do our political institutions create collective rules?
- Who has the power to make collective rules?
- What are the consequences of political decisions?
- What is the nature of a just society, and how do we get there?
Drawing on the expertise of leading academics and researchers in the field, you will explore the origins and present-day contexts of societal conflicts about power, participation, and resources. You will not only study the processes of governance at the local, national, and international levels, but also the morality of political action, and the limits of freedom and justice.
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 the Italian language, and specialise in different aspects of Italian studies and politics as you move through your degree.
- Learn in an historic capital city where we have taught Italian for over a century.
- Delve into 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.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Modern Languages
Degree
MA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
As one of Europe's most creative and diverse civilisations, Italy has a fascinating cultural and political history.
On this joint honours programme, you will study the Italian language in the context of Italian culture and alongside politics.
At Edinburgh, 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.
When you graduate, you will have the combination of a broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers worldwide.
Italian
Study Italian with us, and you will learn the language in the context of some of the most famous and influential works of Italian literature, art and cinema.
No previous knowledge of Italian is needed. Intensive language tuition includes a year spent studying or working in Italy. You will develop your ability to read, write and speak the language to a high standard with advanced translation skills.
Italian has been taught here since 1919, and has been part of our tradition for many years, as far back as the 18th century.
From our Italian Society to the Italian Cultural Institute, you will find many places in Edinburgh to develop your interest in Italian culture.
Politics
Politics studies the theory and practice of how societies are governed:
- How do our political institutions create collective rules?
- Who has the power to make collective rules?
- What are the consequences of political decisions?
- What is the nature of a just society, and how do we get there?
Drawing on the expertise of leading academics and researchers in the field, you will explore the origins and present-day contexts of societal conflicts about power, participation, and resources. You will not only study the processes of governance at the local, national, and international levels, but also the morality of political action, and the limits of freedom and justice.
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 the Italian language, and specialise in different aspects of Italian studies and politics as you move through your degree.
- Learn in an historic capital city where we have taught Italian for over a century.
- Delve into 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.
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