Spanish is the official language in 20 countries and widely spoken in four more territories, including the United States. The language is your gateway to a great many countries and cultures in Latin America, Europe, the Caribbean and elsewhere. Studying Spanish and History of Art helps you understand the contemporary world, as well as shedding light on the past.

Spanish

Spanish at Edinburgh celebrated its centenary in 2019, and our wide-ranging courses are taught by leading experts in their field, inviting you to explore the diverse and rich cultures of Spain and Latin America. Intensive language training, including a year abroad, gives you the opportunity to develop advanced speaking, writing, reading and translating skills in Spanish.

You will be immersed in an extraordinary range of literature, film, poetry and theatre from around the world, explored in its historical context. You will learn how to discern different varieties and registers of Spanish, and gain crucial intercultural competencies.

History of Art

Beyond the Hispanic world, History of Art will introduce you to art from different periods and cultures around the globe. You will learn how, and for whom, works of art were made. You will also explore their meaning and discover the ways in which they can be interpreted.