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

Linguistics has a long history at the University of Edinburgh, and our teaching staff have an excellent reputation for research in this area.

Linguistics is a...

English and International Relations at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of the UK’s second most highly-rated research and creative hub for English literature, language and creative writing with in-depth study of our world then and now – providing the international, political and social context for great works in the English language to the present day. This programme will open up brilliant career opportunities at the forefront of world events.

Aberdeen is a leading centre for the study of literature, language and creative writing, rated second in the UK for its research output. You will study poetry and...

This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. You'll study core modules in interdisciplinary social science and sociology, giving you a firm grounding in ideas central to the social sciences. This will be combined with exploring psychology through a range of real-world issues including love, sexuality and artificial intelligence before opting to study either social psychology or counselling and forensic psychology. On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to apply psychological and social theories to a broad range of practical and real-world issues, using data analysis and analytical techniques to understand...

Over the last 600 years, the University of St Andrews has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading teaching centres. Today, we offer a flexible degree structure based on your choice of subject specialism, creating an environment which nurtures inquisitive minds and a culture of shared learning.

Business and Economics combines the relative academic rigour of mainstream economics with the more practical and vocational perspective of business.

Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies such as:

* authentic leadership

* ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour

* entrepreneurial practice

* effective communication

This will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including:

* accountancy and finance

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This degree examines the science behind health, from individual health to global issues like epidemics or the treatment of dementia. You’ll study the science that underpins the function of the human mind and body. Explore the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability, and examine the maintenance and improvement of health in different populations. This course is particularly relevant if you work in a health-related profession or aspire to work in one.

**Key features of the course**
- Explore health and disease from a multidisciplinary, evidence-based perspective.

- Develop investigative and laboratory...

Geography is the study of the Earth, and the link between physical and human landscapes. It explores the inter-relationships between people, place, and the environment, and how these vary across and between places. This degree considers these links from a humanities and social sciences perspective, focusing on issues such as land use, planning and development, globalisation, climate change, energy, and tourism, in order to examine human relationships with the environment. The broad curriculum has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to understand many aspects of our rapidly changing world, equipping you to tackle real-world problems in...

Develop specialist knowledge and practical skills in forensic science and analytical chemistry.

Why Forensic & Analytical Chemistry at Strathclyde?
Ranked 2nd in the UK for Forensic Science (Complete University Guide 2023)
Ranked 6th in the UK for Chemistry (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).
Unique course in the UK, with dual professional accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry and Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
Undertake a 12-month paid industrial placement.
Learn from leading analytical scientists, and forensic scientists actively involved in forensic casework.
Develop as an...

As one of Europe's most creative and diverse civilisations, Italy has a fascinating cultural and political history.

On this joint honours programme, you will study the Italian language in the context of Italian culture and alongside Politics.

**Italian**

Study Italian with us, and you will learn the language in the context of some of the most famous and influential works of Italian literature, art and cinema.

No previous knowledge of Italian is needed. Intensive language tuition includes a year spent studying or working in Italy....

One of the world's ten most widely spoken languages, Portuguese is estimated to have around 260 million speakers. Alongside English-speaking cultures, the countries in which Portuguese is spoken have had a significant international influence on literature.

This joint honours programme aims to develop your critical, analytic, linguistic and creative skills. As well as language learning, you will engage with a broad range of texts in both English and Portuguese, and a variety of approaches to reading.

Studying this combination shows an openness to ideas and perspectives other than your own, an essential attribute...