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Italian - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: R310

Course options

2 options available

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

As one of Europe's most creative and diverse civilisations, Italy has a fascinating history.Study Italian with us, and you will learn the language in the context of Italian culture. Courses cover some of the most famous and influential works of literature, art and cinema.No previous knowledge of Italian is needed. Intensive language tuition includes a year spent studying or working in Italy. You will develop your ability to read, write and speak the language to a high standard with advanced translation skills.


Why Edinburgh

From our Italian Society to the Italian Cultural Institute, you will find many places in Edinburgh to develop your interest in Italian culture.Italian has been taught here since 1919, and has been part of our tradition for many years, as far back as the 18th century.Studying over four years enables you to choose courses that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. Combined with your core courses, our options help you gain skills in many areas of the arts, humanities and social sciences.We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working.


How long it takes to complete this degree programme

This programme is studied over 4 years, including a year abroad. This enables us to build choice and flexibility into your studies, giving you time to explore options, find what you like and build your skills.Your first two years will be your pre-honours years. They will give you a good grounding in Italian language, history, literature and arts.In addition to studying core courses, you will broaden your education and skill set by choosing option courses from a range of subjects and disciplines. This may enable you to change the focus of your programme.Your final two years will be your honours years. You will spend Year 3 abroad, gaining a lived experience of Italian culture. Year 4 will be tailored to your interests in specific topics or approaches to Italian. You will also further develop your Italian language and translation skills and write a dissertation in Italian.


Programme benefits

Learn in an historic capital city where Italian has been taught for over a century. Study over four years, including one abroad. Become fluent in a language. Try out different subjects in your first two years. Delve into fantastic libraries and collections. Try your hand at creative writing and publishing.

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Tuition fees

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£ 29,600per year

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

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

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Italian

    14th out of 23

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    167 78%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    23rd

    1

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