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Psychology and Linguistics MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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The University of Edinburgh
UCAS CODE: CQ81

Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Central area campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This joint programme enables you to take a range of courses in psychology and linguistics.Psychology courses cover the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behaviour.Linguistics courses examine how language works, exploring how sounds, words, sentences and conversations combine to express and create meaning.Psychology is an experimental and observational science, in which evidence from research studies is used to develop and evaluate theories.Our psychology courses have a strong emphasis on developing skills in research methods and statistical analysis, to support our research-led teaching.Year 1- Through lectures and tutorials, you will complete a general introduction to psychology, covering: Cognitive neuroscience, Developmental psychology, The psychology of memory and perception, Individual differences, Language and thinking, Social psychology. You will also discover basic concepts in research methods and statistics, and you will have a practical introduction to laboratory-based psychology research. You will also have an introduction to the study of language structure, variation, dialects, change, and history, in Linguistics and English Language 1. Year 2- You will continue to study core areas of psychology, along with abnormal (clinical) psychology. You will practice and develop your professional and study skills, such as literature searching, report writing and ethical awareness. You will also complete a year-long, intensive grounding in research methods and statistics to prepare you for Year 3. You will also take Linguistic Theory and the Structure of English. In this you will learn detailed aspects of modern English structure. We strongly encourage you to take another linguistics course in either Cross Linguistic Variation or Phonetic Analysis and Empirical Methods. Year 3 You will choose advanced courses in psychology, expanding upon and combining the core areas required for British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation. To support your research work, you will complete further specialist courses in research methods and statistics, and practice qualitative as well as quantitative research methods. You will also take a selection of courses in linguistics. These may include: Psycholinguistics, Origins and Evolution of Language, Morphology, Pragmatics, Plus others. Year 4- You will complete a series of option courses that focus on specific areas of psychology. These courses build on and combine the core domains of psychology (biological, developmental, cognitive, social, and individual differences).

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 36,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : A*AA

A*AA. Required subjects: A levels: one from Biology or Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or equivalent, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4 and Mathematics at A or 7, or Mathematics and Physics both at B or 6, or Mathematics, Science plus Additional Science (or science double award) at BB or 66.

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Linguistics

    7th out of 29 2

    16th out of 118 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    183 90%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    9th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    26th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    198 93%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    41st

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.76 69%

    114th

    16

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