Psychology of Language
Entry requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in psychology, linguistics, cognitive science or a related subject.
Months of entry
September
Course content
This respected programme provides advanced understanding of current research in psycholinguistics: the study of how the brain learns, uses and reacts with humanity’s most advanced and characteristic feature: language.
The programme is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of current research in psycholinguistics, and is aimed primarily at students who are considering advanced research in the area.
Students are actively encouraged to join in the activities of the Language, Cognition and Communication research group, and to collaborate with staff (many of whom are international experts in the field) and senior postgraduates.
You will gain perspectives on the latest developments, and gain the necessary statistical and methodological skills to conduct your own novel research.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- PPLS Postgraduate Office
- pplspgoffice@ed.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 651 5002