Psychology and Linguistics Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology and Linguistics Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Through this joint programme you can take a range of courses in psychology and linguistics.
Psychology
Psychology courses cover the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behaviour. It is an experimental and observational science. It uses evidence from research studies to develop and evaluate theories.
Psychologists study:
* how we perceive, think and learn about the world around us
* the way biological and social factors influence how we behave
* how interests and abilities differ from person to person
Through this joint programme you can take a range of courses in psychology and linguistics.
Psychology
Psychology courses cover the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behaviour. It is an experimental and observational science. It uses evidence from research studies to develop and evaluate theories.
Psychologists study:
* how we perceive, think and learn about the world around us
* the way biological and social factors influence how we behave
* how interests and abilities differ from person to person
* how we communicate verbally and non-verbally
* how and why our mental abilities change across our lives
Psychology is an experimental and observational science. It uses evidence from research studies to develop and evaluate theories.
Linguistics
Linguistics explores how language works. It describes how we create meaning through:
* sounds
* signs
* words
* sentences
* conversations
It also studies:
* the uses of language in everyday life
* ways in which language varies across society and evolves over time
* how language is mastered by children
Programme benefits
* Most of our joint Psychology degrees at Edinburgh are accredited by the British Psychological Society, allowing you to go on to further professional training.
* Our Psychology programmes focus on developing skills in research methods and statistical analysis using R programming. This supports our research-led teaching.
* We have one of the largest concentrations of university language scientists in the UK, with a cohort of over 350 students currently studying linguistics and/or English language.
* We are a leading centre for the study of language change and historical linguistics.
* Linguistics has a long history at the University of Edinburgh, and our teaching staff have an excellent reputation for research in this area.
* Linguistics is a new subject for nearly all undergraduates, so you will not need any prior knowledge at the beginning of the programme.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A15-B20
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A*,A*,A*
A,A,A
Required subjects: A levels: one from Biology or Human Biology at B; Chemistry at B; Computer Science or equivalent at B; Environmental Science at B; Geography at B; Geology at B; Life and Health Science at B; Mathematics at B; Physics at B; Psychology at B; Statistics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4; Mathematics at A or 7, or Mathematics and Physics both at B or 6, or Mathematics and Science Double Award both at B or 6.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B
AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6 (Standard). ABBB by end of S6 (Minimum). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: one from Biology or Human Biology at B; Chemistry at B; Computing Science or equivalent at B; Geography at B; Geology at B; Mathematics at B; Applications of Mathematics at B; Physics at B; Psychology at B. National 5s: English at C; Mathematics at A or Mathematics and Physics both at B. You do not need to meet the National 5 Mathematics requirement if you have: Higher Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics at B; or Higher Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics at C, and one of the other required Highers subjects at B. We do not accept National 5 Applications of Mathematics in place of National 5 Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
37.0
34.0
from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL (Standard). 34 points with 655 at HL (Minimum). Required subjects: HL: one from Biology or Human Biology at 5; Chemistry at 5; Computer Science or equivalent at 5; Environmental Systems and Societies at 5; Geography at 5; Mathematics at 5; Physics at 5; Psychology at 5; Sports, Exercise and Health Science at 5. SL: English at 5; Mathematics at 6 (if not at HL).
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £40,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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