MSc Speech & Language Processing
The University of Edinburgh - School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 2 Year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 31,100 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* full-time International/EU | £12,500: full-time Scotland/Rest of UK
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Introduction
This intensive programme offers an exciting opportunity to learn from world leaders in both informatics and linguistics.
Drawing from our cutting-edge research, the programme’s content covers all areas of speech and language processing, from phonetics, speech synthesis and speech recognition to natural language generation and machine translation.
This flexible programme provides research and vocational training and can be either freestanding or used as preparation for a PhD.
The modular nature of the programme allows you to tailor it to your own interests.
Research
In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014), Linguistics research at Edinburgh is ranked 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK (Times Higher Education, Modern Languages and Linguistics, Rank order by GPA).
This programme is taught by leading researchers from Linguistics & English Language, the Centre for Speech Technology Research, and the School of Informatics.
This programme combines elements of linguistics, artificial intelligence, computer science, and engineering.
What will I learn?
You will develop up-to-date knowledge of a broad range of areas in speech and language processing and gain the technical expertise and hands-on skills required to carry out research and development in this challenging interdisciplinary area.
Curriculum
Programme structure
You study two semesters of taught courses, followed by a dissertation.
Most core compulsory courses have both computational and mathematical content. A few optional courses need a stronger mathematical background.
Course choices in the second semester can be tailored to your own interests and abilities.
Compulsory courses
- Accelerated Natural Language Processing - Computer Programming for Speech and Language Processing
- Speech Processing - Univariate Statistics and Methodology Using R
Option courses
Option courses may include:
- Natural Language Understanding, Generation, and Machine Translation
- Automatic Speech Recognition
- Speech Synthesis
- Machine Learning in Signal Processing
- Simulating Language
- Phonetics and Laboratory Phonology
Program Outcome
This programme aims to equip you with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to carry out research and development in the challenging interdisciplinary arena of speech and language technology.
You will learn about state-of-the-art techniques in:
- speech synthesis
- automatic speech recognition
- natural language processing
- language generation
- machine translation
You will also learn the theory behind such technologies and gain the practical experience of working with and developing real systems based on these technologies.
This programme is ideal preparation for a PhD or for working in the industry.
Career Opportunities
This programme will provide you with the specialised skills you need to perform research or to develop technology for speech and language processing. It also provides a solid foundation for doctoral study.