MA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics, University of Glasgow

Glasgow,

48 Months

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About this course

The undergraduate degree in English Language & Linguistics at Glasgow offers a deep dive into the structure, meaning, and history of the English language. Students explore how English has developed from its earliest roots through Chaucer and Shakespeare to its modern form, understanding how language influences society, culture, and our interactions. The course is renowned for its research-led teaching by international leaders in their fields, and for its creation of resources like the Historical Thesaurus of English. Throughout the program, students analyze spoken and written language through dedicated laboratories and scientific methods, gaining a comprehensive understanding of language analysis and its societal implications.

Why this course is highly recommended

Students appreciate the course’s breadth and fascinating content, which cover various aspects of language structure, history, and society. The enthusiastic and inspiring lecturers create an exciting learning environment that encourages discovery and pursuit of individual interests. With over 50 years of experience teaching English Language and Linguistics, the university’s expertise and research resources, like the Historical Thesaurus, ensure a high-quality educational experience that prepares students for diverse careers.

Specialisation

The program offers a broad range of advanced courses in Years 3 and 4, including sociolinguistics, discourse, phonetics, semantics, psycholinguistics, corpus linguistics, digital humanities, historical English, and Scots language. Students have the opportunity to focus on specific interests such as medieval literature, Old Icelandic, or the language of laws, with active research-led teaching from leading scholars.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

28.06L

Living cost

Degree requirements

The course lasts four years for the MA (Hons) program, with opportunities for study abroad and advanced entry in the second year. Students complete a dissertation in their final year, with the amount of coursework depending on whether they choose Single or Joint Honours. Entry requirements vary by qualification type, including A-level, IB, and SQA Highers, with specific English language proficiency standards needed for international applicants.

English language test

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

PTE

DUOLINGO

Career prospects

Graduates in English Language & Linguistics develop expert skills in language, communication, and text analysis, making them suitable for careers in media, publishing, marketing, speech therapy, dictionary-making, and teaching English as a foreign language across Europe, Asia, and South America. Their research and analytical skills are highly valued in a variety of professional settings.

FAQs

What if my language qualifications are below the requirements?

The university offers pre-sessional courses through the English for Academic Study (EAS) unit, accredited by BALEAP, to help students meet the entry level for university study.

What English language tests are accepted?

Accepted tests include IELTS (6.5 overall, no subtest below 6.0), TOEFL (90 overall), PTE Academic (59 minimum), and other equivalents, taken within 2 years and 5 months of the start date.