Classics explores the languages and literatures of the ancient Greeks and Romans. German literary culture has been profoundly influenced by the reading of such works since the Middle Ages.Across all four years of this joint honours programme, 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 translatingspeaking and presentingOn joining us, beginners take our German 1A course students with more experience of learning the language typically take German 1B.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.You will be able to engage with significant works that demonstrate the classical influence, such as works by the great German writers Goethe and Schiller.German universities have a very strong tradition in teaching Classics, which means you will have an excellent choice of destinations for your year abroad in Year 3.By your final year, you will have developed the linguistic, critical and analytical skills to the standard of completing a dissertation or long essay.ClassicsYou can choose to take a Greek, Latin or non-language pathway through Classics study.You will study the highly influential scholarship and literature of the classical world.Skills and experienceStudying ancient and modern 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.On this joint honours programme, you will develop language, research and analytical skills. You will also gain a nuanced understanding of other cultures and societies throughout history.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