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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Italian and English Language
University of Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Italian and English Language course at University of Edinburgh.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: a language other than English at B or 6; English at C or 4.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £29,600 per year |
| International | £29,600 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: QR33
Here's what University of Edinburgh says about its Italian and English Language course.
As one of Europe's most creative and diverse civilisations, Italy has a fascinating and influential history.
This flexible joint honours programme gives you the opportunity to study Italian in its cultural context while exploring how the English language has changed over time.
Combining the linguistic and cultural study of languages demonstrates that you are a good communicator, a resilient problem solver, and someone open to other cultures and new ideas.
Lots of our graduates started as complete beginners in Italian, leaving with a broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by employers.
Studying over four years enables you to choose courses that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working.
Italian
Study Italian with us, and you will learn the language in the context of some of the most famous and influential works of literature, art and cinema.
No previous knowledge of Italian is needed. Intensive language tuition, including a year spent studying or working in Italy, will develop your ability to read, write and speak the language to a high standard with advanced translation skills.
Italian has been taught here since 1919, and has been part of our tradition for many years, as far back as the 18th century. From our own Italian Society to the Italian Cultural Institute, you will find many places in Edinburgh to develop your interest in Italian culture.
English Language
Using techniques from modern linguistics, you will analyse the structure of written and spoken English and explore how the language has changed in the course of its history.
As well as the study of change in English, we have a strong tradition of investigating variations of the language, including:
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Scots
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distinct dialects of English
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international variations
You will study modern-day English and Scots and identify the similarities and differences between English and other languages.
How long it takes to complete this degree programme
This programme is studied over 4 years, including a year abroad. This enables us to build choice and flexibility into your studies, giving you time to explore options, find what you like and build your skills.
Your first two years will be your pre-honours years. They will give you a good grounding in your subjects. In addition to studying core courses, you will broaden your education and skill set by choosing option courses. This may enable you to change the focus of your programme.
Your final two years will be your honours years. You will spend Year 3 abroad, gaining a lived experience of Italian culture. Year 4 will be tailored to your interests in specific topics or approaches to Italian and English Language.
Programme benefits
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Learn in an historic capital city where Italian has been taught for over a century.
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Study over four years, including one abroad.
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Become fluent in a language.
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Try out different subjects in your first two years.
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Delve into fantastic libraries and collections.
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Try your hand at creative writing and publishing.
Source: University of Edinburgh
Course details
Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Department
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
Location
Central area campus | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• English language
• Italian studies
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of Edinburgh reviews
Showing 108 reviews
1st year student
I love our student union, I think it is a great space and a good bar, however the student union club could do with a bit of work, making it more accessible and having a range of music. The drinks are a good price, and food deals are welcomed!
1 year ago
1st year student
Campus is sociable and vibrant during the day and in the evening. There is lots to do throughout the week, but I do feel that this dies down quickly. I think overall it is very good, but that there could be better communication in showing students what is out there. rn
1 year ago
1st year student
I haven't been made aware of financial support offered, but I know there is it out there, so potentially it could be advertised more. I would say that the university is adding to rising prices of 1st year student accommodation- not helping living in a city where renting student flats is already very...
1 year ago
1st year student
I have had good communication with my student advisor, and have no complaints. However, I feel I have not needed to communicate lots with academic support, so maybe I am not the best representative. The same goes for welfare services.
1 year ago
1st year student
These are great! The main library could be slightly larger or have more seating areas, just as it is often difficult to find a seat. But I love all the other libraries available, and the fact that our main one is 24/7.
1 year ago
1st year student
I personally enjoy my course, but feel as if first year has been very broad. I understand all things need to be covered, but potentially there could be an evaluation of things everyone has learnt across Higher Scottish exams, A-level and international qualifications, to limit going over unnecessary ...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Italian and English Language course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
low
Teaching on my course
85%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
85%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
74%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
96%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
52%
low
Assessment and feedback
58%
low
Assessment and feedback
58%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
74%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
41%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
59%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
44%
low
Academic support
82%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
78%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
Organisation and management
63%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
62%
low
How well organised is your course?
63%
low
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
73%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
54%
low
Student voice
54%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
31%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
50%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
58%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
59%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
41%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
med
Teaching on my course
94%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
67%
low
Learning opportunities
67%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
75%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
67%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
67%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
42%
low
Assessment and feedback
65%
low
Assessment and feedback
65%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
58%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
50%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
92%
med
Academic support
92%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
79%
high
Organisation and management
79%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
high
How well organised is your course?
75%
med
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
64%
low
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
67%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
58%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
67%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
33%
low
Student information
The Italian and English Language course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | A* | |||||
| English Language | A | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | A | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | A | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Italian | A* | |||||
| Religious Studies | A | |||||
| Spanish | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Italian and English Language at University of Edinburgh.
Earnings after graduation
The Italian and English Language course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Edinburgh graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£25.9k
First year after graduation
£31k
Third year after graduation
£38k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Italian and English Language.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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