English Language & Linguistics / German, MA (Hons)

English Language and Linguistics at the University of Glasgow examines the structure and meaning of the English language, past and present, revealing insights into our culture, society, and identity. Combined with German studies—a key European language and its culture—the programme offers broad teaching from the 18th century to contemporary contexts.With over 75 years of expertise, our staff are field leaders who developed the world-leading Historical Thesaurus of English and maintain dedicated labs for analysing spoken and written language. Courses integrate language and culture, emphasising practical and professional German use, helping graduates excel in job applications. Career prospects include roles in media, publishing, marketing, speech therapy, dictionary-making, and teaching English abroad (Europe, Asia, South America). Modern languages graduates also pursue opportunities in journalism, tourism, translation, interpreting, Civil Service, business, and commerce.