Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics/Psychology 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. USD33,868.62)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The study of English language and linguistics explores both the structure and evolution of English, from its origins to modern usage, revealing insights about our culture, society, and identity. For more than five decades, we have offered English Language and Linguistics education, with faculty who are globally recognized experts. Our pioneering work includes the Historical Thesaurus of English, an unparalleled resource tracking the semantic evolution of English vocabulary, alongside specialized labs for analyzing spoken and written language.
Graduates in English Language & Linguistics gain expertise in communication, textual analysis, and real-world language applications. This opens diverse career paths, leveraging research skills and adaptable professional competencies. Alumni pursue roles in media, publishing, marketing, speech therapy, and lexicography, while others teach English abroad in regions like Europe, Asia, or South America.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
SQA Higher entry requirements
AAABB 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 AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: National 5 Maths at grade B
Applicants to Psychology (MA): Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: ABBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AAABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)*
Additional requirements: National 5 Maths at grade B.
Applicants to Psychology (MA): Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAA ABB
Additional requirements: GCSE Mathematics at grade B (or grade 56).
Applicants to Psychology (MA/MA SocSci): A-level English or A-Level Humanities subject.
IB standard entry requirements
36 (6,6,5)
Additional requirements: SL4 Mathematics.
Applicants to Psychology (MA/MA (SocSci): HL English and HL Humanities subject.
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.
AAABB 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 AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: National 5 Maths at grade B
Applicants to Psychology (MA): Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: ABBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AAABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)*
Additional requirements: National 5 Maths at grade B.
Applicants to Psychology (MA): Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAA ABB
Additional requirements: GCSE Mathematics at grade B (or grade 56).
Applicants to Psychology (MA/MA SocSci): A-level English or A-Level Humanities subject.
IB standard entry requirements
36 (6,6,5)
Additional requirements: SL4 Mathematics.
Applicants to Psychology (MA/MA (SocSci): HL English and HL Humanities subject.
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