Spanish and Linguistics MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
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Student Reviews
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Linguistics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Linguistics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £23000 | £26000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £28000 | £19500 - £27500 | £21500 - £32000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Linguistics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24509 | £24182 | £28708 |
25-75 percentile range | £21528 - £28251 | £18797 - £30752 | £21593 - £37501 |
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Course Description
Spanish is the official language in 20 countries and widely spoken in four more territories, including the United States.
This flexible programme gives you the opportunity to study Spanish while developing your social scientific understanding of language.
Spanish and Linguistics make an excellent joint honours choice by combining the study of:
- a modern language in its cultural context
- the expression and creation of meaning
Linguistics courses of particular relevance to language students cover:
- the speech sounds of the world's languages
- variation in the languages of the world
- the structure and history of world languages
Spanish
Studying Spanish at the University of Edinburgh, you will be immersed in an extraordinary range of literature, film, poetry and theatre from around the world. Our programme invites you to explore the diverse and rich cultures of Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean in historical context.
On joining us, beginners take our Spanish 1A course; students with substantially more experience of learning the language typically take Spanish 1B. Intensive training gives you the opportunity to develop advanced spoken and written skills in Spanish, including how to discern different varieties and registers of the language.
By Year 3, you will have the skills to spend the year in a country where Spanish is spoken. Combined with taking option courses during your degree, this experience gives you the crucial intercultural competencies valued by employers around the world.
By your final year, you will have developed critical and analytical skills to the standard of completing a dissertation or long essay.
Linguistics
Linguistics examines how language works, describing how sounds, words, sentences and conversations combine to express and create meaning.
You will also study:
- the uses of language in everyday life
- the ways in which it varies across society and evolves over time
- how it is mastered by children
As you progress through the programme, you will have the opportunity to plan and test scientific hypotheses about linguistic phenomena using specialist linguistics and phonetics equipment.
Why Edinburgh?
As a world-leading festival and capital city, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study a modern language in its cultural context and alongside Linguistics.
Spanish has been taught here since the early years of the 20th century, celebrating its centenary in 2019.
Studying over four years enables you to choose courses, including from other disciplines, that match your own interests, expertise and employability needs. For example, you can opt to study Portuguese or Catalan as part of your programme.
We are unique in Scotland in offering students a full academic year abroad within the four-year honours programme, regardless of whether you spend the year studying or working.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Spanish and Linguistics MA (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
15% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
15% | Conservation and environment professionals |
10% | Customer service occupations |
10% | Protective service occupations |
10% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Total 65 with at least 5.5 in each component. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | Total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. |
Cambridge English Advanced | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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Cambridge English Proficiency | Total 176 with at least 162 in each component |
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Trinity ISE | ISE II with distinctions in all four components |
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PTE Academic | 62 | Total 62 with at least 54 in each component |
Costs
Tuition Fees Spanish and Linguistics MA (Hons)
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
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Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £26500 | year 1 |
International | £26500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.
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