MA Language & Linguistics
University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen, United Kingdom
About this programme
Language and Linguistics at Aberdeen is the fascinating exploration of human language and how speech evolved, creating a bridge between sound and meaning. You will study the ways in which we acquire languages as children and adults, how languages vary and change over time and gain the knowledge and skills to open up a wide variety of careers.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £20,800 / year
- English
- IELTS 6 · PTE Academic 59 · TOEFL iBT 78
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
SQA Highers: Standard: BBBB Applicants that present with BBBB will usually receive an unconditional offer; A Levels: Standard: BBC Widening Access: CCC GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (6)
- University Scholarships for Bereaved Service ChildrenFully funded · Available until further notice
- Thomson Memorial PrizePartial funding · End of March annually
- Development Trust Sports BursaryPartial funding · Deadline 18 September 2026
- John Robertson Sports ScholarshipPartial funding · Annual - typically September
- Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDEPartial funding
- Black Heart Scholarship ProgrammePartial funding · Check official website