Psychology of Language MSc at University of Dundee

Programme overview

A master's in psycholinguistics, the scientific study of how we produce, understand, acquire and use language and how these are affected by ageing and brain damage. It suits graduates in psychology or related subjects such as linguistics or education.

Duration: 12 months full time (part-time option available) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Psychology in Practice (20 credits) with advanced study of language processing and a research dissertation. Facilities include EEG labs, eye tracking and movement tracking systems, with off-site fMRI access, and the Language Research Centre.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to PhDs, used the qualification to improve their chances of clinical and educational psychology courses, or taken jobs as support workers and assistant psychologists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Second-class lower degree (or 50%, or GPA 2.5/4.0 or 3.0/5.0 for Ghanaian applicants) in psychology or a related subject; graduates of other subjects may be considered and applicants not meeting the standard requirements are considered case by case. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 (writing 6.0, listening 5.5, reading 5.5, speaking 6.0).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,550 a year. Tuition for UK and Ireland students. 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,900 a year. Tuition, international. 2027 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full time (part-time option available)

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