Masters Degrees (Linguistics)

The course prepares you to become a competent linguist who has an understanding of a wide array of topics ranging from how people learn and use language to how the brain processes language and how language and people influence each other. Read more

This programme gives you all of the intellectual and practical skills to engage in linguistics research, either by itself, or as part of cross-disciplinary research. Read more

This programme 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. Read more

The research Master’s programme in Linguistics and Communication Sciences offers a multidisciplinary perspective on how the fields of linguistics and communication studies complement one another. Read more

This rich and exciting course blends research into recent developments in the industry with hands on opportunities to develop your practical skills and your employability. Read more

This programme will develop your understanding of how language knowledge changes as people acquire or lose language at various points in their life. Read more

This programme will give you a comprehensive grounding in the theory and practice of phonetics. 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). Read more

This flexible qualification offers four specialist routes – applied linguistics; inclusive practice; leadership and management; and learning and teaching. Read more

This intensive programme offers an exciting opportunity to learn from world leaders in both informatics and linguistics. Read more

The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program will prepare you to teach students in the United States and throughout in the world. Read more

Joining the world-leading Centre for Language Evolution (CLE), you will investigate the origins and evolution of human language, tackling questions such as. Read more

This intensive programme will enable you to delve deeper into the structure of the English language’s. Read more

The internet has transformed political behaviour, from voting and campaigning, to protest and revolution. Read more

Studying the cognitive and neural basis for diverse brain functions such as perception, action, language, attention and memory. Thanks to advanced brain-imaging techniques, scientists are now able to observe the human brain in action. Read more

The Master in Border Studies is a two-year joint international study programme addressing the complex economic, political, social and cultural issues of borders and of border regions in Europe and beyond. Read more