The University of Edinburgh Multiple locations Edinburgh , Scotland , United Kingdom
Overview
What will I study?
You will explore how language is used in a variety of social situations; for example, language use in everyday conversation, or in educational setting.
You will compare language variability - for example, bilingualism, accents, dialects - with social diversity such as gender, class, or ethnicity.
You will examine how knowledge and uses of language can impact people’s lives.
World-leading experts
Edinburgh was the first university in the UK to offer a programme in applied linguistics, so you will benefit from a long-established academic tradition of teaching, delivered by world-leading experts.
Research
In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), Linguistics research at Edinburgh is ranked 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK (Times Higher Education, Modern Languages and Linguistics, Rank order by GPA).
Career opportunities
This programme in Applied Linguistics from The University of Edinburgh has been designed to help progress your career as a linguist in academia or as a language and communication expert in a variety of industries.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Compulsory courses:
- Sociolinguistic Research Design
- Issues in Applied Linguistics
- Special Topics in Sociolinguistics
- Applied Linguistics & Language Teaching
- Language and Identity in Bilingual Settings
- Discourse Studies
- Second Language Acquisition
- Global Englishes
- Language Variation and Change
Optional courses:
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- There are 3 application rounds.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages Linguistics View 213 other Masters in Linguistics in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in linguistics. We may also consider students without a linguistics degree if you if you have substantial practical experience as a language professional.
- Entry to this programme is extremely competitive.
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International
25100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 25100 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
National
11900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 11900 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
Part-time fees:
- Home - £5,950
- International/EU - £12,550
Funding
UK government postgraduate loans
If you live in the UK, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan from one of the UK’s governments.
The type and amount of financial support you are eligible for will depend on:
- your programme
- the duration of your studies
- your tuition fee status
Programmes studied on a part-time intermittent basis are not eligible.
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