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Evolution of Language and Cognition MSc

The University of Edinburgh

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    The University of Edinburgh

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    09-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Programme description

Joining the world-leading Centre for Language Evolution (CLE), you will investigate the origins and evolution of human language, tackling questions such as: What is it that makes us human? How did our brains evolve? What are the origins of human language?

The CLE is at the cutting edge of research in this area and one of the world’s biggest research groups working on language evolution.

You will have the opportunity to become involved with the unit’s research effort, and to make your own contribution to this dynamic field through your dissertation.

The programme focuses on a treatment of language as a dynamic evolving system, bringing together origins, acquisition and change.

It provides a broad introduction to the field of language evolution and can form the basis for further (typically PhD) study for those wishing to continue their research.

Career opportunities

Recent graduates have gone on to roles in teaching (following further training), journalism and translation services for companies such as: Pearson Education; BPD Training; ITWeb.

Tuition fees

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£ 29,900per year

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Edinburgh, Student Recruitment and Admissions, 33 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9JS, Scotland

Subject rankings

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    9th out of 97 5

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  • Entry standards

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    208 91%

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  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    27th

    16
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.87 77%

    58th

    9
  • Entry standards

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    183 90%

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    88.0 88%

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    3.61 72%

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    198 93%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    28th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.63 73%

    98th

    16

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