One of the world's ten most widely spoken languages, Portuguese is estimated to have around 234 million speakers. From Brazil to Mozambique, the many countries where it is spoken have fascinatingly rich and varied cultures.

Study at Edinburgh and you will have the opportunity to develop advanced spoken and written skills in Portuguese while gaining the broad cultural education valued by graduate employers.

In addition to intensive language training, you will be immersed in an extraordinary range of literature, film, music and arts from Europe, South America and Lusophone Africa, explored in its historical context.

Our programme offers a solid foundation for learners with varying amounts of experience of Portuguese, including those who are just starting out; many of our graduates started as complete beginners in the language. By the end of the programme, you will be able to demonstrate a range of linguistic skills and crucial intercultural competencies.