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Overview
Joining the world-leading Centre for Language Evolution (CLE), you will investigate the origins and evolution of human language, tackling questions such as:
- What is it that makes us human?
- How did our brains evolve?
- What are the origins of human language?
The CLE is at the cutting edge of research in this area and one of the world’s biggest research groups working on language evolution.
You will have the opportunity to become involved with the unit’s research effort, and to make your own contribution to this dynamic field through your dissertation.
It provides a broad introduction to the field of language evolution and can form the basis for further (typically PhD) study for those wishing to continue their research.
The Evolution of Language and Cognition program offered by The University of Edinburgh draws on many disciplines in the University, including:
- archaeology
- biology
- linguistics
- neuroscience
- informatics
- philosophy
- psychology
Career opportunities
Recent graduates have gone on to roles in teaching (following further training), journalism and translation services for companies such as:
- Pearson Education
- BPD Training
- ITWeb
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Compulsory courses
- Origins and Evolution of Language
- Simulating Language
- Online Experiments for Language Scientists
- Statistics and Experimental Design (exemption available)
- Research Ethics
- Guided Research in Linguistics and English Language
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages Linguistics View 398 other Masters in Linguistics in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in linguistics, psychology, cognitive science, computer science or biology.
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International
26300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
12500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12500 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time fees
- Home/EU: £6,250
- Overseas/International: £13,150
Living costs for Edinburgh
725 - 1167 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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