
English Language MA (Hons)
Course Overview - English Language MA (Hons)
English Language involves the study of change in English. At Edinburgh, we have a strong tradition of investigating variations of the language, including:
* Scots
* distinct dialects of English
* international varieties
The English language has a well-recorded history of more than 1,000 years. Its changes can be traced through:
* medieval manuscripts
* text messages
* recordings of spoken English
Using techniques from modern linguistics, you will:
* analyse t...
English Language involves the study of change in English. At Edinburgh, we have a strong tradition of investigating variations of the language, including:<br/><br/><br/>* Scots<br/><br/><br/>* distinct dialects of English<br/><br/><br/>* international varieties<br/><br/><br/>The English language has a well-recorded history of more than 1,000 years. Its changes can be traced through:<br/><br/><br/>* medieval manuscripts<br/><br/><br/>* text messages<br/><br/><br/>* recordings of spoken English<br/><br/><br/>Using techniques from modern linguistics, you will:<br/><br/><br/>* analyse the structure of written and spoken English<br/><br/><br/>* explore how the English language has changed over time<br/><br/><br/>* learn to identify the similarities and differences between English and other languages<br/><br/><br/>You can also study modern-day varieties of English and Scots.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* The English Language programme offers a large number of course options.<br/><br/><br/>* You will gain a strong foundation in linguistic concepts and ideas. You will also look at the development of English from pre-history and the language of early Britain, to modern English and its status as the global language of the 21st century.<br/><br/><br/>* You will learn from world-class language scientists with a wide range of specialities, including:<br/><br/><br/>* sociolinguistics<br/><br/><br/>* historical phonology<br/><br/><br/>* dialectology and syntax<br/><br/><br/>* Old English and varieties of English and Scots<br/><br/><br/>* We conduct world-leading research in English language and linguistics.<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q302
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B
ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.
A level
A,B,B
ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £29,600 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |