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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Psychology and Linguistics
University of Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Psychology and Linguistics course at University of Edinburgh.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A*,A
A*A*A - AAA. Required subjects: A levels: one from Biology or Human Biology at B; Chemistry at B; Computer Science or equivalent at B; Geography at B; Geology at B; Mathematics at B; Physics at B; Psychology at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4; Mathematics at A or 7, or Mathematics and Physics both at B or 6, or Mathematics, Science plus Additional Science (or science double award) at B or 6.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Psychology and Linguistics course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | A |
| French | A |
| English Literature | A |
| Mathematics | A* |
| Psychology | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | A* |
| Biology | A |
| English Literature | A* |
| Mathematics | A |
| Religious Studies | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: CQ81
Here's what University of Edinburgh says about its Psychology and Linguistics course.
Through this joint programme you can take a range of courses in psychology and linguistics.
Psychology
Psychology courses cover the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behaviour. It is an experimental and observational science. It uses evidence from research studies to develop and evaluate theories.
Psychologists study:
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how we perceive, think and learn about the world around us
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the way biological and social factors influence how we behave
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how interests and abilities differ from person to person
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how we communicate verbally and non-verbally
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how and why our mental abilities change across our lives
Psychology is an experimental and observational science. It uses evidence from research studies to develop and evaluate theories.
Linguistics
Linguistics explores how language works. It describes how we create meaning through:
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sounds
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signs
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words
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sentences
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conversations
It also studies:
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the uses of language in everyday life
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ways in which language varies across society and evolves over time
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how language is mastered by children
Programme benefits
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Most of our joint Psychology degrees at Edinburgh are accredited by the British Psychological Society, allowing you to go on to further professional training.
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Our Psychology programme focuses on developing skills in research methods and statistical analysis using R programming. This supports our research-led teaching.
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We have one of the largest concentrations of university language scientists in the UK, with a cohort of over 350 students currently studying linguistics and/or English language.
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We are a leading centre for the study of language change and historical linguistics.
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Linguistics has a long history at the University of Edinburgh, and our teaching staff have an excellent reputation for research in this area.
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Linguistics is a new subject for nearly all undergraduates, so you will not need any prior knowledge at the beginning of the programme.
Source: University of Edinburgh
Course details
Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Department
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences
Location
Central area campus | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Linguistics
• Psychology
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £38,900 per year |
| International | £38,900 per year |
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Edinburgh
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Psychology and Linguistics course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
74%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
70%
low
Learning opportunities
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
74%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
56%
low
Assessment and feedback
57%
low
Assessment and feedback
57%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
68%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
69%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
42%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
54%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
51%
low
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
76%
low
Organisation and management
74%
low
Organisation and management
74%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
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How well organised is your course?
71%
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Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
63%
low
Student voice
63%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
37%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
66%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
75%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
58%
low
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Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
69%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
66%
low
Assessment and feedback
60%
low
Assessment and feedback
60%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
69%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
48%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
50%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
55%
low
Academic support
88%
low
Academic support
88%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
med
How well organised is your course?
62%
low
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
77%
low
Student voice
66%
low
Student voice
66%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
41%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
50%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
73%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
58%
low
Student information
The Psychology and Linguistics course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
The Psychology and Linguistics course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Edinburgh graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£29.6k
Third year after graduation
£34.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Psychology and Linguistics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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