12 monthsProgramme duration
OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Take your Master's in Language and Linguistics in one of the best Linguistics Departments in the world. We are placed 3rd in the QS World Rankings 2024.
Why Lancaster?
Immersed in research The research we’re carrying out in this area is extremely diverse – and so is this course. From studying the bilingual mind to analysing language, we’ll help expand your expertise. At the same time, you’ll hone your research skills and become confident handling large amounts of data. With research groups in corpus studies, discourse studies, language testing, and more, there are plenty of opportunities to advance your knowledge in these theoretical and applied fields. As part of our community, you’ll also develop friendly networks with students who share your academic interests.
Shape your studies There is only one core module for this course so you can completely tailor the programme to your interests. We offer optional modules around different linguistic and language themes:
Why Lancaster?
- Join a department with an international reputation for teaching and research with 3 specialist laboratories and 11 research centres
- Shape your degree – there is only one core module on this programme giving you the freedom to explore your interests
- Receive tailored support with academic study skills if you’re an international student or returning to academia
- Add a whole host of transferrable skills to your CV including data handling, which is sought after across sectors
- Get the chance to visit one of our international summer schools or work on your dissertation from a partner university
Immersed in research The research we’re carrying out in this area is extremely diverse – and so is this course. From studying the bilingual mind to analysing language, we’ll help expand your expertise. At the same time, you’ll hone your research skills and become confident handling large amounts of data. With research groups in corpus studies, discourse studies, language testing, and more, there are plenty of opportunities to advance your knowledge in these theoretical and applied fields. As part of our community, you’ll also develop friendly networks with students who share your academic interests.
Shape your studies There is only one core module for this course so you can completely tailor the programme to your interests. We offer optional modules around different linguistic and language themes:
- Theoretical and Descriptive Linguistics
- Language and Cognition
- Language in Use/Language in Society
- (Forensic) Speech Science and Technology
- Language, Variation and Change
- Language Learning and Teaching
Programme overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Take your Master's in Language and Linguistics in one of the best Linguistics Departments in the world. We are placed 3rd in the QS World Rankings 2024.
Why Lancaster?
Immersed in research The research we’re carrying out in this area is extremely diverse – and so is this course. From studying the bilingual mind to analysing language, we’ll help expand your expertise. At the same time, you’ll hone your research skills and become confident handling large amounts of data. With research groups in corpus studies, discourse studies, language testing, and more, there are plenty of opportunities to advance your knowledge in these theoretical and applied fields. As part of our community, you’ll also develop friendly networks with students who share your academic interests.
Shape your studies There is only one core module for this course so you can completely tailor the programme to your interests. We offer optional modules around different linguistic and language themes:
Why Lancaster?
- Join a department with an international reputation for teaching and research with 3 specialist laboratories and 11 research centres
- Shape your degree – there is only one core module on this programme giving you the freedom to explore your interests
- Receive tailored support with academic study skills if you’re an international student or returning to academia
- Add a whole host of transferrable skills to your CV including data handling, which is sought after across sectors
- Get the chance to visit one of our international summer schools or work on your dissertation from a partner university
Immersed in research The research we’re carrying out in this area is extremely diverse – and so is this course. From studying the bilingual mind to analysing language, we’ll help expand your expertise. At the same time, you’ll hone your research skills and become confident handling large amounts of data. With research groups in corpus studies, discourse studies, language testing, and more, there are plenty of opportunities to advance your knowledge in these theoretical and applied fields. As part of our community, you’ll also develop friendly networks with students who share your academic interests.
Shape your studies There is only one core module for this course so you can completely tailor the programme to your interests. We offer optional modules around different linguistic and language themes:
- Theoretical and Descriptive Linguistics
- Language and Cognition
- Language in Use/Language in Society
- (Forensic) Speech Science and Technology
- Language, Variation and Change
- Language Learning and Teaching
Admission Requirements
87+
58+
3.3+
6.5+
1 Year
Oct
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