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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q302
English Language
The University of EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£29,600Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MA (Hons) English Language provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. English Language involves the study of change in English. At Edinburgh, we have a strong tradition of investigating variations of the language, including: * Scots * distinct dialects of English * international varieties The English language has a well-recorded history of more than 1,000 years. Its changes can be traced through: * medieval manuscripts * text messages * recordings of spoken English Using techniques from modern linguistics, you will: * analyse the structure of written and spoken English * explore how the English language has changed over time * learn to i... International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 95% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Linguistics
Old English and Middle English
Modern English Grammar and Syntax
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Historical Phonology and Sound Change
Scots Language and Dialects
English Language Research Methods
Dissertation in English Language
UCAS Code:Q302
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,600
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £21,000 | £27,000 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £33,000 | £44,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 32% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
72%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
74%Assessment and feedback
59%Academic support
81%Organisation and management
63%Learning resources
88%Student voice
54%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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