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Undergraduate MA (Hons) in Arabic and Spanish with Mandatory Year Abroad University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom
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Funding
No scholarship or programme funding is specified. Students are responsible for tuition fees, accommodation and living costs, mandatory year-abroad expenses such as travel, visas and insurance, and a small additional cost of £7 to £14 per semester for bespoke Arabic language materials in Years 1 and 2. Estimated Edinburgh living costs for 2026–27 are £1,546 per month on average for a single undergraduate student.
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About this position
The University of Edinburgh’s four-year MA (Hons) Arabic and Spanish is a joint undergraduate degree in modern languages and cultures, combining intensive study of two widely spoken world languages.
Students develop written and spoken Arabic and Spanish while exploring the histories, societies, cultures and politics connected with both language communities. The programme examines centuries of interaction between Arabic- and Spanish-speaking peoples, including the distinctive linguistic and cultural legacy of Islamic Spain from 711 to 1492 and its continuing influence.
Arabic study provides access to the intellectual heritage of Islam and to the diverse cultures and societies of the Middle East. The Arabic curriculum is suitable for complete beginners, while heritage learners and students with some prior experience may be supported through appropriate course placement or exemptions. Spanish study covers the evolution of the language across different historical and linguistic contexts, its varieties and registers, and the cultures of Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean. Students may also have the option to learn Catalan.
A mandatory Year 3 abroad provides extended immersion in environments where Arabic or Spanish is spoken. Students spend at least eight weeks in each destination and use their language skills in daily life while completing academic work for both subjects. The programme’s final year develops advanced language and translation abilities and allows students to specialise in areas such as Arabic literature, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, and Spanish and Latin American Studies.
Teaching is based in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, with lectures, tutorials and seminars led by experienced academics and language teachers. Students benefit from the University’s Main Library, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies resources, Spanish-language collections, special collections and research centres including the Alwaleed Centre and the Centre for Caribbean and Latin American Studies. The Edinburgh extension of the Cervantes Institute also supports engagement with Spanish-language literature, film, art and culture.
Assessment includes coursework, examinations, oral language examinations and, in the final year, a dissertation. The degree combines language proficiency with cultural analysis, intercultural competence, independent research and communication skills.
Funding details
No scholarship or programme funding is specified. Students are responsible for tuition fees, accommodation and living costs, mandatory year-abroad expenses such as travel, visas and insurance, and a small additional cost of £7 to £14 per semester for bespoke Arabic language materials in Years 1 and 2. Estimated Edinburgh living costs for 2026–27 are £1,546 per month on average for a single undergraduate student.
What's required
The programme is designed for complete beginners in Arabic and is not intended for native Arabic speakers, although heritage language learners are welcome. Students with some prior Arabic experience may potentially receive exemptions from introductory language study. Spanish courses accommodate beginners and students with substantial prior Spanish experience. Applicants must meet the University of Edinburgh's applicable entry requirements for their country or region and qualification, which are selected through the degree finder.
How to apply
Review the University of Edinburgh's entry requirements for your country and qualification, then apply for the 2027 entry through UCAS using code TR64. Consult the programme page for tuition fees, funding information and year-abroad details.
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