English Language
The University of EdinburghEnglish Language MA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £26,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is ABB.
A-Level Entry
ABB
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
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 the structure of written and spoken English and explore how the language has changed in the course of its history.
As well as the study of change in English, we have a strong tradition of investigating variations of the language, including:
* Scots
* distinct dialects of English
* international variations
You will study modern-day English and Scots and identify the similarities and differences between English and other languages.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- English language
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £26,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ