Linguistics Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Linguistics Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Linguistics explores how language works. It describes how we create meaning through:
* sounds
* words
* signs
* sentences
* conversations
It also studies:
* the uses of language in everyday life
* ways in which language varies across society and evolves over time
* how language is mastered by children
With a cohort of over 350 students currently studying linguistics or English language, you will find an intellectual and welcoming community offering you a wide choice of courses and the chance to...
Linguistics explores how language works. It describes how we create meaning through:
* sounds
* words
* signs
* sentences
* conversations
It also studies:
* the uses of language in everyday life
* ways in which language varies across society and evolves over time
* how language is mastered by children
With a cohort of over 350 students currently studying linguistics or English language, you will find an intellectual and welcoming community offering you a wide choice of courses and the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment.
Programme benefits
* We have one of the largest concentrations of university language scientists in the UK.
* We are a leading centre for the study of language change and historical linguistics.
* Linguistics has a long history at the University of Edinburgh, and our teaching staff have an excellent reputation for research in this area.
* Linguistics is a new subject for nearly all undergraduates, so you will not need any prior knowledge at the beginning of the programme.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A15-A11
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6 (Standard). ABBB by end of S6 (Minimum). 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 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £31,100 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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