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Chinese and German - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: BR32

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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

Tuition fees

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£ 28,000per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    12th out of 93 3

    15th out of 30

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    186 88%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    31st

    16

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.73 68%

    92nd

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    194 89%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    18th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.84 71%

    30th

    3

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