Why might you choose to study in Edinburgh? Dr Ben Bateman and Dr Frauke Matthes talk about what drew them to the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures at the University of Edinburgh from the US and Germany respectively.

Ben is based in English and Scottish Literature in LLC and is our Director of Learning and Teaching. Frauke is based in European Languages and Cultures and is the School's Director of Postgraduate Research. Along with a dedicated team of Programme Directors, teaching and support staff, they are responsible for a portfolio of 27 masters programmes in literatures, languages and cultures: 13 taught; and 14 by research. Frauke also oversees our suite of 20 PhD programmes.