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The University of Edinburgh: Evolution of Language and Cognition
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This is a unique and fascinating interdisciplinary programme which focuses on the treatment of language as a dynamic evolving system, bringing together origins, acquisition and change.
Key research areas
As a student on this programme, you will become part of the world-leading Centre for Language Evolution (CLE) here in Edinburgh. The CLE is at the cutting edge of current research into the origins and evolution of human language, and is the biggest research group in the world in this area.
You will be involved first-hand with the CLE’s ongoing research effort. Your dissertation project, undertaken as part of the Masters, will enable you to make your own contribution to our understanding of the evolution of language and cognition.
Building on a first degree in psychology, linguistics, cognitive science, or a related discipline, the programme provides you with a broad introduction to the field of language and cognitive evolution, and allows you to tailor your studies to your own interests by combining a wide range of courses in the area of language and cognition.
Reputation, relevance and employability
Edinburgh has a proud and distinguished place in the teaching of Linguistics, and you will be taught by world-leading experts. Our Linguistics and English Language department is home to academics leading research into a wide range of topics.
You will benefit from the breadth and strength of the interdisciplinary academic community at Edinburgh, having the opportunity to select option courses and attend research seminars across different disciplines.
Our students’ research projects are often published in academic or professional journals.
Our programme has an excellent reputation among employers and s known to prepare students well for further research opportunities. Many of our graduates have gone on to PhD training, and we have a high academic job placement record.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 34th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research …
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