Overview

As a student on this programme, you will become part of the world-leading Centre for Language Evolution (CLE) here in Edinburgh. The CLE is at the cutting edge of current research into the origins and evolution of human language.

You will be involved first-hand with the CLE’s ongoing research effort. Your dissertation project, undertaken as part of the Masters, will enable you to make your own contribution to our understanding of the evolution of language and cognition.

Career opportunities

This Evolution of Language and Cognition programme offered by The University of Edinburgh provides solid grounding in the scientific study of human behaviour, which provides the ideal basis for further research in many associated areas, including linguistics, cognitive science and human evolution.

The programmes also teaches a broad range of transferable skills applicable to a wide range of modern jobs, such as:

journalism
translation services
teaching (following further training)

Programme Structure

Compulsory courses

First Language Acquisition

Cognitive Linguistics

Historical Linguistics

Language Variation and Change

Quantitative Methods for Linguistics and English Language

Research Ethics Training in Linguistics and English Language

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-06 00:00:00

More details

Round 1 deadline: 26 November

Round 2 deadline: 28 January

Round 3 deadline: 1 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

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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 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in linguistics, psychology, cognitive science, computer science or biology.

Entrance to this programme is competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements.

Tuition Fees

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34860 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

14390 GBP / year

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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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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Edinburgh

Funding

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