Developmental Linguistics

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MSc Developmental Linguistics at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. This programme will develop your understanding of how language knowledge is acquired and how it changes as people acquire or lose language at various points in their life. The programme places equal emphasis on first language acquisition, second language acquisition and bilingualism, making it an ideal choice for those who wish to have a broad knowledge in language development studies with a particular focus on empirical/experimental research. Our skills-oriented training means graduates of the programme will be equipped with cutting-edge research skills in developmental linguistics and oth... A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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