Linguistics

Entry requirements

Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is a degree at 2:2 (lower second class) UK Honours level (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth), in Linguistics or a relevant cognate discipline in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This programme offers training and subject background to conduct research in Linguistics, with a fully tailored programme that covers methods required for your dissertation work and advanced seminars on topics related to your research interests.

You will review literature in the field and challenge assumptions in research, undertaking an individual research project and gaining skills to enable you to eventually embark on doctoral study.

Our taught courses enhance your knowledge of advanced Linguistics. You will address different methodological approaches while developing intellectual and practical skills in specific areas of linguistic study and receive specific training in qualitative and quantitative methods. You will learn through lectures, seminars, and collaborative analysis to challenge your thinking, with opportunities to engage in discussion to appreciate different perspectives among peers and course tutors.

Our highly qualified academics will provide expert feedback and guidance to enhance your research skills. You will develop transferable skills in writing, communication, and research that can be applied working in areas such as language data analysis, language documentation, lexicography, technical writing, and publishing. The programme will also give you a solid foundation to progress into a PhD in Linguistics. Language & Linguistics at Aberdeen is especially strong in combining formal and applied Linguistics, affording candidates a plethora of career choices both inside and beyond academia.

The final component of the degree involves completing a dissertation project. You will receive feedback and support to use the research skills gained to formulate and answer your own research questions through independent work.

Information for international students

English Language Requirements

To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:

IELTS Academic:

OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0

TOEFL iBT:

OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21

PTE Academic:

OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:

OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Fees and funding

We are pleased to offer a range of scholarships and funding opportunities for our students. A full list of available funding opportunities is available on our Funding Database.

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Eligible self-funded Postgraduate Taught (PGT) students will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship. Eligibility details and further information are available here.

Alumni Discount Scheme - We are pleased to offer a 20% discount for postgraduate tuition fees to all alumni who have an undergraduate degree from the University of Aberdeen. Please note, the Aberdeen Alumni Discount cannot be claimed in conjunction with any other scholarship award. Learn more about the Aberdeen Alumni Discount here.