Top 5 Linguistics Masters Universities in United Kingdom (2026)

The best universities for a linguistics masters in United Kingdom, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 5 universities, 8 programs.

Linguistics in United Kingdom: Masters (5) PhD (2)Bachelor (2)

Looking for the best university for a Linguistics Masters in United Kingdom? These 5 universities are ranked by their QS World University Rankings — each offers linguistics masters programs with direct links below. Compare rankings, location and tuition, then apply. Many also offer scholarships for international students.

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University of Oxford

University of Oxford

QS World #2
Oxford · United Kingdom · 1 linguistics masters program
→ Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition · 36250.00
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University of Cambridge

QS World #4
Cambridge · United Kingdom · 1 linguistics masters program
→ Linguistics (Theoretical and Applied Linguistics) · 32886.00
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Northumbria University

QS World #721
Newcastle upon Tyne · United Kingdom · 2 linguistics masters programs
→ Applied Linguistics for TESOL · 19850.00 → English Language and Linguistics · 19850.00
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School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

United Kingdom · 3 linguistics masters programs
→ MA Translation and Intercultural Studies → MA Linguistics → MA Linguistics and Intensive Language
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University of Wales, Swansea

United Kingdom · 1 linguistics masters program
→ MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
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