MSc Evolution of Language & Cognition

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University of Edinburgh

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• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements Candidates should normally possess at least a good undergraduate degree in a subject that is related to some aspect of the area of study. In addition to the supporting documents requested on the application form, please submit a personal statement.
• Academic title
  MSc Evolution of Language & Cognition
• Course description
  Programme
  
  The programme focuses on a treatment of language as a dynamic evolving system, bringing together origins, acquisition and change. It provides a broader introduction to the field of language evolution and cognitive evolution and can form the basis for further (typically PhD) study for those wishing to continue their research. The programme draws on many disciplines in the University, including archaeology, biology, linguistics, neuroscience, informatics, philosophy and psychology.
  
  Learning Outcomes
  
  Students who follow this programme will gain:
  
      * a comprehensive synthesis of the most recent scientific findings relating to the origins and evolution of human language;
      * a firm basis for subsequent advanced specialised research;
      * a broad awareness of issues and findings in the evolution of language and cognitive evolution across participating single-subject disciplines.
  
  How You Will Be Taught
  
  The programme consists of both core and optional courses provided from across the University involving a mix of lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical sessions. Assessment is by written/project work and examination.
  
  MSc students undertake a supervised research project in any area relating to the course, resulting in a dissertation.

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