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Bachelor of Psychology and Linguistics

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A joint honours degree combining the study of behaviour with the study of language.

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

Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Psychology and Linguistics. Strengthen critical interpretation of evidence
research literacy
and communication of complex findings through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.

Career outcomes

Linguist
Audiologist
Speech-language pathologist
Teacher
Computational linguist
Data analyst
Research assistant

Curriculum

Four-year joint honours programme of 120 units combining two disciplines: introduction to syntax and phonology
psycholinguistics
child development
quantitative methods in psychology I and II
research methods and ethics
biological foundations of behaviour
perception
behavioural neuroscience and psychometric methods.

Entry requirements

Academic

SQA Highers AAAB by end of S5 or AAAA by end of S6
A levels from A*A*A* to AAA
IB from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL
Plus English language evidence
Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, English language evidence, Applicants whose qualifications are not accepted use the International Foundation Programme.

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
Academic Transcripts
Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
Personal statement
Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£40,900 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£51,727 GBP

Program details

Campus	Central Area
Faculty or school	School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences
Department	Social Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.