MA English Language & Linguistics
About this course
MA in English Language & Linguistics, a psychology and english language and linguistics degree exploring structural and historical aspects of human communication. Core topics include data analysis and research methods. Students complete an independent dissertation project in the final year. The course begins in the first year with compulsory modules such as English Language & Linguistics 1A: Language, Meaning, and Power and English Language & Linguistics 1B: Language, Society, and Change, establishing foundational concepts in meaning and social context. The second year continues with English Language & Linguistics 2A: Language, People, and Culture and English Language & Linguistics 2B: Language, Mind, and Expression. Later study allows specialisation through optional modules spanning historical texts, phonetics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and lexicography, alongside dissertation options. Representative optional modules include Corpus Linguistics, Phonetics 1: Introductory Concepts, Sociolinguistics, and Introduction to Psycholinguistics.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level English or another Humanities subject.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 15%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 73%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS 1A: Language, Meaning, and Power
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS 1B: Language, Society, and Change
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS 2A: Language, People, and Culture
- ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS 2B: Language, Mind, and Expression
- Contemporary Issues in Semantics
- Corpus Linguistics
- Culture and English Language Teaching
- Dissertation in English Language (40 credits)
- Heroes, Outlaws, and Outsiders: Old English and Old Icelandic Literature in Translation
- Editing Historical English Texts
- History of English
- History of Scots
- Medieval Multitudes: Exploring Middle English Texts
- Medieval Literature: Other Worlds
- Methods in Sociolinguistic Variation
- Name Studies
- Old English Language
- Old Icelandic Language
- Phonetics 1: Introductory Concepts
- Phonetics 2: Advanced Concepts
- Discourse in Professional Contexts
- Reading the Past: From Script to Print
- Semantics of English
- Sociolinguistics
- Reading with Style
- ENGLANG 4056 Honours Core Course
- Dissertation in English Language (20 credits)
- Introduction to Psycholinguistics
- The Language of Laws
- Experimental Design and Data Analysis
- Applied Dissertation with Placement in English Language and Linguistics
- Dictionaries and Thesauruses
- Bad Language: From Taboo to Prescriptivism
- Pragmatics: Language use in context
- Language and Identities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA English Language & Linguistics at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £35,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of MA English Language & Linguistics at University of Glasgow do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA English Language & Linguistics at University of Glasgow?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA English Language & Linguistics at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 183 UCAS points.
Is MA English Language & Linguistics at University of Glasgow accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does MA English Language & Linguistics at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA English Language & Linguistics at University of Glasgow?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.