13 Master's degrees in Linguistics in Scotland, United Kingdom

The Applied Linguistics programme of the University of Glasgow focuses on how linguistic research can help solve language-related problems in professional practice and public life.

This programme in Applied Linguistics from The University of Edinburgh offers a linguistic perspective on real-world problems of language in use, with a strong emphasis on developing skills and knowledge that can be applied in a wide range of professional settings.

Staff in the Italian programme of the University of Glasgow are involved in research primarily in the modern period and can provide postgraduate supervision in a range of topics in modern Italian literature and culture.

The English Language and Linguistics programme of the University of Glasgow is in the top 40 of the 2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject, for English Language & Literature.

The Linguistics programme offered by The University of Edinburgh provides the intellectual foundation and practical skills required for engaging in linguistics research, either by itself, or as part of cross-disciplinary research.

Discover the science of human communication with the MSc in English Language and Linguistics from University of Stirling. Explore how languages differ, how English has evolved, and how we use language to communicate and navigate our social worlds.

The Evolution of Language and Cognition programme offered by The University of Edinburgh is a unique and fascinating interdisciplinary programme which focuses on the treatment of language as a dynamic evolving system, bringing together origins, acquisition and change.

The Developmental Linguistics programme offered by The University of Edinburgh will develop your understanding of how language knowledge is acquired and how it changes as people acquire or lose language at various points in their life.

The English Language and Linguistics programme at the University of Glasgow  will equip you with the key linguistic and technical research skills to explore the structure and everyday use of English, past and present, from early medieval manuscripts to Renaissance letters, from speech to semantics, from language experiments to investigating vast text corpora.

The breadth of Slavonic Languages programme at the University of Glasgow is unique within Scotland and encompasses the languages, history, society and culture of Russia, Poland and the Czech Republic.

The Speech, Language and Sociolinguistics programme of the University of Glasgow will enable you to explore the links between producing and processing speech and language as part of everyday social interaction.

The University of Strathclyde offers a B.Sc. in Applied Linguistics (Hons) with a duration of three years. This programme is designed for those interested in the study of language and its applications. Students can choose to study full-time or part-time, providing flexibility to accommodate various schedules.

The MRes Linguistics at the University of Aberdeen is a 12-month, full-time programme delivered on campus. This degree type focuses on advanced research training, allowing students to develop individual projects while mastering qualitative and quantitative methods. It is ideal for those preparing for doctoral study.