Why study linguistics and English language at Edinburgh?

We have a reputation for excellence in research and teaching

Did you know?

Linguistics

  • We're ranked 4th in the UK and 11th in the world for linguistics (QS World University Rankings by subject 2026).
  • Linguistics & English Language is rated 3rd in the UK by Times Higher Education for the quality and breadth of the research using the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).
  • We have one of the largest concentration of university language scientists in the UK.

English Language

  • We're ranked 3rd in the UK and 6th in the world for English language and literature (QS World University Rankings by subject 2026).
  • Linguistics & English Language is rated 3rd in the UK by Times Higher Education for the quality and breadth of the research using the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).
  • We offer an unusually wide range of courses in English language, so you can choose options that fit your particular interests and skills.
  • Students can also study the Scots language, which has its own rich linguistic and literary tradition.

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