This flexible joint honours programme enables you to study two different European languages in their diverse cultural contexts.Ranking among the most widely spoken and useful world languages, German and Spanish are your gateway to a great many countries and cultures in Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.Through intensive language study, including a year abroad, your studies will give you the chance to gain professional skills in all aspects of German and Spanish, including:reading and listeningwriting and translatingspeaking and presentingIn addition to your language classes, you will explore aspects of German-speaking and Spanish-speaking cultures from the Middle Ages to the 21st Century. Courses cover literature, cinema, history, politics, and languages in themed and comparative contexts.Skills and experienceStudying 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, you will also gain a nuanced understanding 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