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PostgraduateMSc

English Language and Linguistics

University of Stirling
Stirling, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£6,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc English Language and Linguistics at University of Stirling is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Stirling, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our English Language and Linguistics postgraduate degree gives you an excellent opportunity to study the complex workings of language and explore its central role in society. With the guidance of expert staff, you’ll explore how language works, how people use it, what people use it for, where it came from and how it changes. You’ll learn to carry out independent research and engage with other researchers by writing, debating and delivering oral and written presentations. International tuition fees are £6,500 per year, home/UK fees are £12,858 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Syntax and Syntactic Theory
Phonology and Phonetics
Semantics and Pragmatics
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Historical Linguistics and Language Change
Research Methods in Linguistics
Cognitive Approaches to Language
Dissertation in English Language and Linguistics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements Academic requirements A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2:1 preferred) or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.Other routes of entry If you don't currently meet our academic requirements, University of Stirling International Study Centre offers a variety of preparation programmes that can earn you the qualifications and skills you need to progress onto some of

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£6,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£6,500

Home Student Fee

£12,858

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Stirling

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£24,500£30,000
3 years£17,000£21,000£28,000
5 years£20,500£26,500£31,000
Official Data

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

70%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Stirling

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