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Master of Psychology of Language

University of Edinburgh

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

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About the program

One-year full-time Master of Science programme in Psychology of Language offered by the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences.

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

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Psychology of Language. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Research design
  • Data science
  • Data management and processing
  • Critical evaluation and synthesis of scientific literature
  • Statistical modelling and interpretation
  • Synthesis and communication of complex literature

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time programme. This programme contains two semesters of taught compulsory courses and option courses
  • Followed by a dissertation. Courses named on the page include Psychological Research Skills: General advanced research methodology
  • Psychology of Language 1 (Semester 1)
  • Psychology of Language 2 (Semester 2). Options include individual differences
  • Informatics
  • Psycholinguistics.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A UK 2:1 honours degree
  • or its international equivalent
  • In psychology
  • Linguistics
  • Cognitive science or a related subject.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Certificates
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
  2. Degree certificates and transcripts
  3. References
  4. English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. 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
DepartmentSocial Sciences
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.