Linguistics

The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate MA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Computer scienceEnglish language

A-Level Entry

AAB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

About this course

Linguistics explores how language works. It describes how we create meaning through:

* sounds

* words

* 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

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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAB
Scottish Higher ABBB

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3412 Authors, writers and translators
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2311 Higher education teaching professionals
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

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
Computer science, English language
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000