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Portuguese and English are two of the most widely spoken languages in the world.

This flexible joint honours programme gives you the opportunity to study Portuguese in its cultural context while exploring how the English language has changed over time.

Year 1:
You will study Portuguese 1, which caters for both beginners and more advanced students. You will learn how to speak, read, listen to and write the language. By the end of the year, you will be familiar with everyday Portuguese vocabulary, grammar and syntax.

You will take two semester-long introductory courses in English language Linguistics and English Language 1A and 1B.

Year 2:
You will take the Portuguese Language 2 course. This builds on the skills gained in Year 1. It develops your competence in spoken and written Portuguese so that you feel confident in expressing yourself and ready to work or study abroad in Year 3.

You will study linguistic theory, and take a course covering one of the following topics - structure and history of world languages or variation in English over time and across geographical space.

Year 3:
You will spend Year 3 in a Portuguese-speaking country, deepening your knowledge of Portuguese by speaking it daily and immersing yourself in local cultures.

Year 4:
You will study advanced language courses in Portuguese. In addition to your core courses, you will choose courses from a range of specialist, honours-level options on Lusophone history and culture, and various aspects of the English Language and language sciences.

You will complete a dissertation or long essay.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AAAB (first sitting) or AAAA (two sittings) including a language other than English plus National 5 English at C.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (two sittings) including a language other than English plus English at National 5 at C. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.