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Master of English Language

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

One-year English certificate in four levels that builds listening, Speaking, Reading and writing skills.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Build foundational understanding of English Language
  • Improve academic communication and research skills
  • And prepare for further study.

Career outcomes

  • Further study in the English for Academic Purposes Certificate

Curriculum

  • Four semesters in a one-year certificate
  • With courses in listening and speaking (ELLS)
  • Reading and writing (ELRW
  • ELR
  • ELW) at each level. Students enter at the level matching their placement score. Graduation needs at least 65% in the level-four courses.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A UK 2:1 honours degree
  • or its international equivalent
  • In English language
  • Linguistics
  • or a related subject.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification in a relevant subject, Research proposal, Two references.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadlines on its degree finder page. Identify a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the programme asks for one. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide an academic CV
  2. Proposal
  3. Transcripts
  4. Two references and English language evidence. Attend an interview if the programme requires one. Accept the offer when it arrives. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£34,860 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£45,687 GBP

Program details

CampusCentral Area
Faculty or schoolSchool of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences
DepartmentHumanities and Communication
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.