On this joint honours programme, you will study two major languages in the context of the histories, literatures and societies of the countries in which they are spoken.China is one of the world's oldest civilisations, while German-speaking cultures have long had a profound international influence. In Europe, more people speak German as their native language than any other. The language ranks in the World's Top 20, being particularly important for business and politics.Mandarin Chinese is the world's second most widely spoken language. It is your gateway to a major economic and political global power - one whose scale makes an understanding of regional and cultural differences essential.Studying languages to degree level demonstrates that you are a good communicator, and someone open to other cultures and new ideas – what employers value as Intercultural Competence.Beyond the language skills you will develop on this joint honours programme, and the nuanced understanding you will gain of diverse cultures and societies, graduating with a four-year Master of Arts degree from the University of Edinburgh shows intellectual maturity, resilience, and flexibility.The skills you will be able to demonstrate to employers when you graduate include the ability to:understand, analyse and articulate complex issues and conceptsmanage your time to meet deadlines on different types of projectwork independently and as part of a group