
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MSc Speech, Language and Sociolinguistics at University of Glasgow. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This Masters will enable you to explore the links between producing and processing speech and language as part of everyday social interaction. The range of courses available for this programme provide the key linguistic, technical, and research skills to investigate different aspects of spoken and written language, to carry out your own sociolinguistic studies, and to design and implement speech and language experiments of your own. WHY THIS PROGRAMME - This programme is suitable for students who have little or no background in linguistics and also for students with some background wh... International tuition fees are £1,263 per year, home/UK fees are £11,367 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 median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject. English language requirements For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training) 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0 IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start da |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£1,263
per year
Home Student Fee
£11,367
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Glasgow
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £23,000 | £28,500 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £29,000 | £35,000 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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