This joint honours programme enables you to study two major world languages in the context of the histories, literatures and societies of the many countries, globally, in which they are spoken. Together, Chinese and Spanish have over two billion native speakers. They are your gateway to a vast range of cultures and career opportunities in:EuropeLatin and North AmericaEast Asiathe CaribbeanStudy with us, and you will develop advanced competency in modern standard Chinese and in Spanish. You will gain the skills needed to use your languages in social and professional settings, focusing on:reading and writing (including translation)speaking and listeningYou will have the opportunity to engage with culture in Spanish from around the world, while gaining specialist knowledge on mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and associated diasporas in pre-modern, modern and contemporary contexts. Our courses explore Chinese, East Asian, Spanish and Latin American:literature, theatre and cinemapolitical history and international relationssocial and cultural movementsStudying 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 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