Forensic Linguistics MA Program By Aston University |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

This course consists of linguistics modules and students will learn about the legal and forensic contexts as well. Students will explore how linguists have developed understandings and critiques of the language of the law and methods of analysis to provide evidence in a variety of legal contexts. Students will take part in interactive seminars, presentations and group work as well as attending lectures and tutorials. There are also opportunities for individual research and supervised practical work. Successful completion of the taught modules is a precondition for proceeding to a 15,000 word dissertation leading to the MA. The course is for students interested in a career in research in this important and growing area, or those whose existing careers would be advanced by specialised training. The course is also an excellent foundation for studies at PhD level.

Program overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

This course consists of linguistics modules and students will learn about the legal and forensic contexts as well. Students will explore how linguists have developed understandings and critiques of the language of the law and methods of analysis to provide evidence in a variety of legal contexts. Students will take part in interactive seminars, presentations and group work as well as attending lectures and tutorials. There are also opportunities for individual research and supervised practical work. Successful completion of the taught modules is a precondition for proceeding to a 15,000 word dissertation leading to the MA. The course is for students interested in a career in research in this important and growing area, or those whose existing careers would be advanced by specialised training. The course is also an excellent foundation for studies at PhD level.

Undergraduate

TOEFL

93+

IELTS

6.5+

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

PTE Academic

63+

Program Duration

12 Months

Starting Month(s)

Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

9,350 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

17,000 GBP

Other Expenses

-

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Situated in the heart of Birmingham, Aston’s campus is aglobal village within one of the friendliest, most diverse and multiculturalcommunities in the UK.

In 2017 the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF),considered to be a game changer for UK universities due to its unprecedentedemphasis on teaching quality and student satisfaction, gave Aston University aGold award – the highest possible accolade. The TEF found that students fromall backgrounds achieve ‘consistently outstanding outcomes’ at Aston, with veryhigh proportions of students going into highly skilled employment or furtherstudy.

Aston was also one of a small group of UKuniversities to be awarded a five star rating by QS (2018), the world’s largestinternational higher education network. These stars were awarded in the areasof teaching, employability, innovation, facilities, inclusiveness andinternationalisation.

Forensic Linguistics MA

Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

17,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

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