How to Apply
Application details
Application forms and information about fees, the application procedure and the required standards of spoken and written English are available online from the Postgraduate Office of the College of Humanities and Social Science.
Some helpful information about the application process can also be found on the Information for Prospective Students web page of the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences (of which we are a part).
You can also find more information about postgraduate study at Edinburgh in the online version of the University's postgraduate prospectus.
Funding
In previous years, some students on the MSc programme have received full or partial grants to cover tuition fees, living expenses or both. Information about possible sources of funding can be found on the University's financial aid page.
Scholarships and Financial Aid Office
Students applying for a place on the MSc by Research in English Language (or who aim to focus on English during an MSc by Research in Linguistics) may apply for the Ailie Donald Bursary, which is specifically intended to fund students on an MSc degree in English Language:
Further information
The Programme Director for the MSc by Research degrees is Nikolas Gisborne. If you have any queries about these degrees or the application process, please feel free to contact him:
- Profile: Nikolas Gisborne
- Email: n.gisborne@ed.ac.uk
- Phone: +44 (0)131 650 3600