Linguistics and English Language, MA (Hons)

Linguistics examines the mechanics of language, focusing on how meaning is constructed through sounds, words, sentences, and conversations. It also investigates language's everyday applications, its variations across societies and over time, and how children acquire it. The University of Edinburgh boasts a storied history in this field, with faculty renowned for their research excellence.In the English Language course, students apply modern linguistic techniques to analyze the structure of written and spoken English, exploring its historical changes. The program emphasizes variations such as Scots, distinct dialects, and international forms, while studying contemporary English and Scots to identify similarities and differences with other languages.