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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: RR14
French and Spanish
The University of EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£29,600Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
75%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA (Hons) French and Spanish at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This wide-ranging joint honours programme gives you the opportunity to study two major world languages in their diverse cultural contexts. Both languages are among the ten most widely spoken in the world and have had a profound cultural influence beyond Europe. Through intensive language study, including a year abroad, you will have the opportunity to acquire advanced spoken and written skills in both French and Spanish. International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Aspects of French-speaking (Francophone) and Spanish-speaking cultures from the Middle Ages to the 21st century
Why Edinburgh
How long it takes to complete this degree programme
Programme benefits
UCAS Code:RR14
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB - ABB AAB - ABB. Required subjects: A levels: a language other than English at B. GCSEs: French at B or 6 (if not at A level); English at C or 4. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 - 34 points from 36 points with 665 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: a language other than English at 5. SL: French at 5 (if not at HL); English at 5. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,600
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £27,000 | £31,500 |
| 3 years | £24,000 | £28,000 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £38,000 | £49,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 36% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
85%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
72%
Overall
Teaching on my course
75%Learning opportunities
69%Assessment and feedback
61%Academic support
86%Organisation and management
57%Learning resources
86%Student voice
71%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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About The University of Edinburgh
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