English Language & English Linguistics

Student testimonials

My first degree was in business, but a few years after graduating I felt the need to go back to University and learn something new entirely for my own enjoyment. I chose the MLitt in English Language and Linguistics (phonetics/sociolinguistics) as I'd always been interested in speech and how it varies from person to person, or between certain groups.  This couldn't have been a better choice -I enjoyed the teaching immensely, and was continually supported and encouraged by the academic staff to develop my thought. They strike a perfect balance between helping to shape the way you approach postgraduate research questions, whilst acknowledging that there is no 'one true way'. What started off as a 'hobby interest' soon became more than that, and I can now be found studying for my PhD at the New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour...all thanks to the fab staff in English Language.  Andrew MacFarlane

A truly friendly environment for learning English language and English linguistics with well-mixed of international students and patient instructors. I really enjoy studying at Glasgow University as the English department always offers help in time for me and I've learned a lot from these knowledgeable lecturers in linguistics field. With these insightful suggestions from my supervisors, I believe that I've made the right decision coming to study at Glasgow and this will definitely help to shape my future career pathway in an advantageous way. Cheery Chien