This programme provides advanced training in the psychology of language. In addition to training in statistics and research methods, the programme provides advanced training in the broad scope of psycholinguistics including connections to other areas of social and cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience.
Students must enrol for 120 credits of courses (60 credits in both semesters) and the 60 credit Dissertation in Psychology of Language (completed from April to August).
Of the 120 course credits, 100 credits are compulsory. The remaining 20 course credits must be filled with one psychology SCQF Level 11 optional course. Alternatively, other Level 11 courses can be chosen that amount to 20 credits, subject to programme director's approval.
Progression to the dissertation is subject to meeting the progression requirements set out in the Taught Assessment Regulations and achieving a passing mark in the following courses:
- Psychological Research Skills;
- Univariate Statistics and Methodology using R (mark of at least 40%), and;
- Multivariate Statistics and Methodology using R (mark of at least 40%)
NOTE: In preparation for the dissertation, students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Psychology Poster Day, which will take place in Spring.
NOTE: This programme was available to study part-time (PT) prior to 2025/26. Continuing PT students who enrolled prior to 2025/26 must complete the same requirements as full-time students over two academic years. The dissertation must be completed during Year 2, after progression to the dissertation stage has been confirmed by the Board of Examiners. All course choices are subject to the approval of the supervisor. Students are advised that course availability may vary across years subject to staffing arrangements.
For those interested in enrolling in part-time study from 2025/26, please contact us here: pplspgoffice@ed.ac.uk
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