PostgraduateMSc

Evolution of Language and Cognition

Name: Evolution of Language and Cognition
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 yearDuration

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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MSc Evolution of Language and Cognition 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 is a unique and fascinating interdisciplinary programme which focuses on the treatment of language as a dynamic evolving system, bringing together origins, acquisition and change. Key research areas As a student on this programme, you will become part of the world-leading Centre for Language Evolution (CLE) here in Edinburgh. The CLE is at the cutting edge of current research into the origins and evolution of human language, and is the biggest research group in the world in this area. 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

Evolutionary Origins of Language

Language Acquisition and Development

Comparative Cognition and Communication

Computational Modelling of Language Evolution

Phonological and Syntactic Change

Neurocognitive Foundations of Language

Research Methods in Language Evolution

MSc Dissertation Project

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	7	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 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

Indicative Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

10%Studying

10%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

95%Professional Jobs

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