School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures

Information on programmes in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) for applicants and offer holders.

As global dynamics shift, an appreciation of diverse languages, literatures and cultures becomes ever more relevant, critical and sought after. 

Study with us and explore the world through programmes in Celtic and Scottish Studies, English and Scottish Literature, European Languages and Cultures, Chinese, Japanese and Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies. 

Our international community is based at the heart of the University of Edinburgh, drawing connections between people and places both within and beyond our School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC). 

Our students tell us that they value LLC's friendliness, the connections they have made here, and the in-depth guidance of our staff, who are passionate about what they do.  

Extreme close up of Highland cow

Information for applicants to our degree programmes in Celtic, Scottish Ethnology and Scottish Studies. Fàilte! 

Brightly coloured Chinese dragon puppets

Information for applicants to our degree programmes in Chinese. 欢迎 / 歡迎

Curved bookshelf full of books

Information for applicants to our degree programmes in English Literature and Scottish Literature. Welcome!

Lavender field

Information for applicants to our degree programmes in French and Francophone Studies. Bienvenue!

Colourful embroidered caps

Information for applicants to our degree programmes in Arabic, Persian, Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern Studies. Welcome! أهلاً وسهلاً ومرحبا  /  خوش آمدید

Strings of heart-shaped gingerbread biscuits with German writing in icing

Information for applicants to our degree programmes in German. Herzlich willkommen!

Bright coloured masquerade mask with human eye

Information for applicants to our degree programmes in Italian. Benvenutə!

 

Tokyo city lights at night

Information for applicants to our degree programmes in Japanese. ようこそ

Colourful Russian palace

Information for applicants to our degree programmes in Russian Studies. Добро пожаловать!

Close up of Lewis chess pieces

Information for applicants to our degree programmes in Scandinavian Studies. Velkommen / Velkomen / Välkommen! 

Brightly coloured South American textiles

Information for applicants to our degree programmes in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies. ¡Bienvenidx / Bem-vindx!