Linguistics and English Language
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)The University of Edinburgh
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Course description
Both Linguistics and English Language have a long history at the University of Edinburgh and our teaching staff have an excellent reputation for research in these areas.
Linguistics examines how language works. It describes how sounds, words, sentences and conversations combine to express and create meaning.
It also studies:
* the uses of language in everyday life
* the ways in which language varies across society and evolves over time
* how language is mastered by children
As well as being interested in the study of change in English language, we have a strong tradition of investigating different varieties of the language, including:
* Scots
* distinct dialects of English
* international variations
Using techniques from modern linguistics, you will analyse the structure of written and spoken English and will explore how the language has changed in the course of its history.
You can also study modern-day varieties of English and Scots and identify the similarities and differences between the features of English and other languages.
Subjects
- Linguistics
- English language
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,B,B,B
ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6 (Revised 9 January 2024 to lower the end of S6 requirement from AABB/AAAAB). Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. National 5s: English at C.
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Full time
1st Sep 2024 to 1st Sep 2028
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Central area campus
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ