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Why choose University of
Why choose University of

Edinburgh for Linguistics?
Edinbur gh for Linguistics ?

Q: University of Edinburgh is consistently
ranked within the top 5 in the world for
Linguistics. What makes Edinburgh one
of the best places to study?
The University of Edinburgh has a long-
standing tradition of excellence in linguistics;
in fact we were the first UK university to offer
a programme in Applied Linguistics.
Linguistics at Edinburgh offers an
unparalleled range of research expertise, with
staff who specialise in syntax, phonology,
semantics, historical linguistics, language
acquisition, sociolinguistics, sign language
linguistics, language evolution, and more.
Our teaching is research-led and our
vibrant interdisciplinary community provides
students with access to extensive research
resources and opportunities for collaboration.
Q: What can students expect to learn on
the Applied Linguistics MSc at Edinburgh?
Our programme takes a linguistic perspective
on how language is learned and used in
a range of real-world settings, including
conversational and educational settings.
Students will gain foundational knowledge
in linguistics and examine core topics like
sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and
language variation and change. Students can
also expect to develop a range of qualitative,
quantitative and digital analytical skills.
There are ample opportunities to engage in
applied research, and gain transferable skills
in communication, project management,
and collaboration.
Q: What makes your course unique
compared to other Applied Linguistics
courses?
We offer the core courses recommended by
the British Applied Linguistics Association:
Sociolinguistics, Pragmatics, Discourse
Analysis, Second Language Acquisition. the programme focuses on developing students and staff, that are both programme-
However, on top of that we have a number metalinguistic awareness for language educators specific, and Linguistics-wide.
of courses that are unique to Edinburgh, through the range of courses described above. The city is a vibrant cultural hub with a
that you will only find here. For example, We also emphasise skills that are useful rich history, providing a dynamic environment
courses in social media communication, in language teaching practices including for both academic and personal growth.
multimodality and sign languages. discourse analysis of classroom interaction,
The MSc at Edinburgh allows students language policy analysis, and corpus analysis. Q: Taking a step away from the
to tailor their learning to their interests, Through our programme, ELT professionals technicalities and onto location for a
drawing on wide-ranging research themes can deepen their understanding of language moment, why should students study
and resources. The programme emphasizes in use in a variety of contexts. in Edinburgh over other major cities in
real-world applications of linguistics and offers Scotland, the UK, Europe, or globally?
flexibility in course selection, alongside expert Q: What is university life like at Edinburgh? As a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
supervision for a research-focused dissertations Despite being a very large research-intensive Edinburgh combines stunning architecture
that can take a social-science or humanities- university, Edinburgh staff are consistently and cultural richness with a lively student
based prospective. friendly and accessible. We welcome students scene.
who want to actively engage with us. Its global reputation for education and
Q: How might someone use the course Edinburgh offers a large, supportive student research, combined with the city’s welcoming
to advance their career in ELT? community with access to state-of-the-art atmosphere and plentiful opportunities for
We offer the specific course Applied Linguistics facilities and a range of events throughout the exploration and networking, make it an
and Language Teaching. In addition, year. This includes events organised both by exceptional choice for students worldwide.
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