12 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This programme provides the intellectual foundation and practical skills required for engaging in linguistics research, either by itself, or as part of cross-disciplinary research.
We offer a strong focus on theoretical understanding underpinned by empirical evidence, drawing on the expertise of the department, which produces cutting-edge research across a diverse range of linguistic areas.
Key research areas
This highly flexible MSc draws on the University of Edinburgh’s unparalleled research expertise in Linguistics. Linguistics and English Language at Edinburgh encompasses a wide breadth of research themes, along with theoretical depth in each of these. This programme provides you with a strong foundation in fundamental areas, along with the flexibility to choose courses and research topics to suit your academic interests and goals.
The department has multiple overlapping research groups, covering a wide range of topics from meaning and grammar to phonetics and phonology to language evolution. This programme is unique in allowing you freedom to draw on these resources.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This programme provides the intellectual foundation and practical skills required for engaging in linguistics research, either by itself, or as part of cross-disciplinary research.
We offer a strong focus on theoretical understanding underpinned by empirical evidence, drawing on the expertise of the department, which produces cutting-edge research across a diverse range of linguistic areas.
Key research areas
This highly flexible MSc draws on the University of Edinburgh’s unparalleled research expertise in Linguistics. Linguistics and English Language at Edinburgh encompasses a wide breadth of research themes, along with theoretical depth in each of these. This programme provides you with a strong foundation in fundamental areas, along with the flexibility to choose courses and research topics to suit your academic interests and goals.
The department has multiple overlapping research groups, covering a wide range of topics from meaning and grammar to phonetics and phonology to language evolution. This programme is unique in allowing you freedom to draw on these resources.
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
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