MA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics/German in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow | Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 25,290
(c. USD33,841.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

The field of English language and linguistics examines both the form and significance of English throughout history, revealing insights about our culture, society, and human nature. For more than five decades, we've offered instruction in this discipline, with faculty who are globally recognized experts. Our pioneering work includes the Historical Thesaurus of English, an unparalleled resource tracking the evolution of English vocabulary, alongside specialized labs for analyzing spoken and written communication.
Earning a degree in English Language & Linguistics equips you with specialized expertise in linguistic analysis, communication, and textual interpretation. This opens doors to diverse career paths leveraging your research capabilities and adaptable professional skills. Our alumni pursue successful careers in media, publishing, advertising, speech pathology, lexicography, and frequently teach English abroad across continents including Europe, Asia, and South America.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

SQA Higher entry requirements
BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered).

SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.


A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities subject.

IB standard entry requirements
34 (6,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL English and HL Humanities subject.

Advanced entry
Applicants who achieve exceptional grades in their Advanced Highers, A-levels or International Baccalaureate may be considered for advanced entry, meaning that an Honours degree can be completed in three years instead of the normal four years, or four years for five-year integrated Masters programmes.

Indicative grades to be considered for advanced entry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.

A-Level advanced entry requirements
A*A*A
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.

TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.

Tuition GBP 25,290

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