MA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics/Scottish History 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. USD33,791.74)
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 historical roots 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 in their disciplines. 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 emerge as skilled analysts of language, communication, and real-world discourse. They possess versatile career prospects, leveraging their research expertise and transferable skills across diverse fields. Our alumni pursue careers 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
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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