Overview

This intensive programme covers all areas of speech and language processing, from phonetics, speech synthesis and speech recognition to natural language generation, machine translation and generative AI.

The Speech and Language Processing programme from The University of Edinburgh provides research and vocational training and can be either freestanding or used as preparation for a PhD. The modular nature allows you to tailor it to your own interests.

Key research areas

This programme combines elements of:

linguistics
artificial intelligence
computer science
engineering

It is taught by leading researchers from Linguistics and English Language, the Centre for Speech Technology Research, and the School of Informatics.

Career opportunities

This programme is ideal preparation for a PhD or for working in industry and teaches a broad range of transferable skills applicable to a wide range of modern jobs as well as further academic research and training.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Computer Programming for Speech and Language Processing

Accelerated Natural Language Processing

Speech Processing

Quantitative Methods in Linguistics and English Language

Research Ethics Training in Linguistics and English Language

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-07 00:00:00

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Deadline Round 1: 27 November
Deadline Round 2: 29 January
Deadline Round 3: 2 April

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Communication Studies Language Studies Linguistics View 267 other Masters in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in linguistics, computer science, engineering, psychology, philosophy, mathematics or a related subject. Your application should show evidence of a basic understanding of linguistics, mathematics and computer science and you must be willing to undertake further study to prepare you for the programme.

You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

45410 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

18000 GBP / year

≈ 18000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time fees:

Home / Scotland - £9,000

International/EU - £22,705

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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