MSc Linguistics

Gain the skills needed to engage in linguistics research

Information in this section has been updated to reflect any changes to the programme for 2020 entry.

Further information for prospective students who have applied to study with us:

Why study Linguistics at Edinburgh?

We're ranked 1st in the UK and 3rd in the world for linguistics (QS World University Rankings by subject 2020).

Linguistics research at Edinburgh ranks 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK in the THE ranking by subject of the REF 2014

You will be part of a learning community which includes one of the largest concentration of language scientists in the UK
You will be taught by world-class experts in Linguistics, Psychology and other related subject areas at the University

Gain intellectual and practical skills to engage in linguistics research, either for its own sake, or as part of cross-disciplinary research

This programme comprises two semesters of taught compulsory and optional courses, followed by a dissertation

This programme provides you with a range of knowledge and skills to prepare you for further study and a career using linguistics

We operate a gathered field approach to MSc applications, find out how this works

When applying you should include a personal statement detailing your academic abilities and your reasons for applying for the programme

Find out about fees and funding opportunities

Staff profiles of those involved in teaching on the programme

Please get in touch with us should you have any questions about the programme

This article was published on 18 May, 2020