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    English Language MSc

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    Edinburgh, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £31,600.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    8%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits

    English Language MSc at University of Edinburgh is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Edinburgh, GB. Tuition is £31,600.

    About the program

    Covers the structure of the English language including phonology, syntax, semantics, and its modern and historical development. Explores variation in English use in Britain and worldwide through compulsory and optional courses followed by a dissertation.

    Focus: both
    3rd in the UK for Linguistics and English Language (Times Higher Education, REF 2021)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Autumn 2026
    Nov 10, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 23 in each component
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £17,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does English Language MSc at University of Edinburgh cost?
    The total estimated tuition for English Language MSc at University of Edinburgh is £31,600 across 180 required credits.
    Is English Language MSc at University of Edinburgh online or in-person?
    English Language MSc at University of Edinburgh is offered in-person.
    How long does English Language MSc at University of Edinburgh take to complete?
    English Language MSc at University of Edinburgh is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for English Language MSc at University of Edinburgh?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:1 honours
    How competitive is English Language MSc at University of Edinburgh?
    English Language MSc at University of Edinburgh reports an acceptance rate of approximately 8%.