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Chinese and German

University of Edinburgh

Venues

Central Campus

Content

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.

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.

In Europe, more people speak German as their first language than any other. The language ranks in the world's top 20, being particularly important for business and politics.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (first sitting) or 4 or 5 Highers at AABB/ABBBB (two sittings) including a language other than English at B plus English at National 5.

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

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MA Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

BR32

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Department

Literatures, Languages and Cultures

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.ed.ac.uk