12 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Bangor University’s Masters in Linguistics explores a range of empirical, theoretical, and conceptual aspects in Linguistics, preparing you for a career in linguistics research and professional careers in related fields such as language education, translation, publishing, and language policy or planning.
Learn to understand language from multiple perspectives and analyse linguistic data using a range of qualitative and quantitative techniques that will enable you to explore language structure, meaning, and use. A distinctive feature of this degree is its broad focus on bilingualism and multilingualism, where several aspects of linguistics interact across cognitive, social, and behavioural dimensions. You will also explore how linguistic research advances our understanding of human language, how it is acquired, its role in social interaction and how it is used in different communicative settings.
This MA in Linguistics offers flexible study pathways, a pathway for students who have a BA in Linguistics and want to pursue more advanced studies in the discipline, and a pathway for students with an undergraduate degree in any other subject wishing to achieve a qualification in linguistics.
During your degree you will have the opportunity to study several topics in Linguistics such as:
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art learning facilities which include:
At Bangor University, you’ll join a welcoming community where staff take the time to get to know you and your goals, supporting you to grow both academically and professionally. Our team bring their research directly into the classroom, ensuring your learning is always current, relevant, and connected to the real world.
Learn to understand language from multiple perspectives and analyse linguistic data using a range of qualitative and quantitative techniques that will enable you to explore language structure, meaning, and use. A distinctive feature of this degree is its broad focus on bilingualism and multilingualism, where several aspects of linguistics interact across cognitive, social, and behavioural dimensions. You will also explore how linguistic research advances our understanding of human language, how it is acquired, its role in social interaction and how it is used in different communicative settings.
This MA in Linguistics offers flexible study pathways, a pathway for students who have a BA in Linguistics and want to pursue more advanced studies in the discipline, and a pathway for students with an undergraduate degree in any other subject wishing to achieve a qualification in linguistics.
During your degree you will have the opportunity to study several topics in Linguistics such as:
- Psycholinguistics
- 1st and 2nd Language acquisition
- Sociolinguistics
- Language and communication
- Discourse analysis
- Historical linguistics
- Bilingualism and multilingualism
- Language disorders
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art learning facilities which include:
- A recording studio and speech laboratory
- An eye tracking laboratory
- An event-related potential (ERP) laboratory
- Dedicated software and resources.
At Bangor University, you’ll join a welcoming community where staff take the time to get to know you and your goals, supporting you to grow both academically and professionally. Our team bring their research directly into the classroom, ensuring your learning is always current, relevant, and connected to the real world.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Bangor University’s Masters in Linguistics explores a range of empirical, theoretical, and conceptual aspects in Linguistics, preparing you for a career in linguistics research and professional careers in related fields such as language education, translation, publishing, and language policy or planning.
Learn to understand language from multiple perspectives and analyse linguistic data using a range of qualitative and quantitative techniques that will enable you to explore language structure, meaning, and use. A distinctive feature of this degree is its broad focus on bilingualism and multilingualism, where several aspects of linguistics interact across cognitive, social, and behavioural dimensions. You will also explore how linguistic research advances our understanding of human language, how it is acquired, its role in social interaction and how it is used in different communicative settings.
This MA in Linguistics offers flexible study pathways, a pathway for students who have a BA in Linguistics and want to pursue more advanced studies in the discipline, and a pathway for students with an undergraduate degree in any other subject wishing to achieve a qualification in linguistics.
During your degree you will have the opportunity to study several topics in Linguistics such as:
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art learning facilities which include:
At Bangor University, you’ll join a welcoming community where staff take the time to get to know you and your goals, supporting you to grow both academically and professionally. Our team bring their research directly into the classroom, ensuring your learning is always current, relevant, and connected to the real world.
Learn to understand language from multiple perspectives and analyse linguistic data using a range of qualitative and quantitative techniques that will enable you to explore language structure, meaning, and use. A distinctive feature of this degree is its broad focus on bilingualism and multilingualism, where several aspects of linguistics interact across cognitive, social, and behavioural dimensions. You will also explore how linguistic research advances our understanding of human language, how it is acquired, its role in social interaction and how it is used in different communicative settings.
This MA in Linguistics offers flexible study pathways, a pathway for students who have a BA in Linguistics and want to pursue more advanced studies in the discipline, and a pathway for students with an undergraduate degree in any other subject wishing to achieve a qualification in linguistics.
During your degree you will have the opportunity to study several topics in Linguistics such as:
- Psycholinguistics
- 1st and 2nd Language acquisition
- Sociolinguistics
- Language and communication
- Discourse analysis
- Historical linguistics
- Bilingualism and multilingualism
- Language disorders
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art learning facilities which include:
- A recording studio and speech laboratory
- An eye tracking laboratory
- An event-related potential (ERP) laboratory
- Dedicated software and resources.
At Bangor University, you’ll join a welcoming community where staff take the time to get to know you and your goals, supporting you to grow both academically and professionally. Our team bring their research directly into the classroom, ensuring your learning is always current, relevant, and connected to the real world.
Admission Requirements
6+
A 2.ii undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g. Linguistics, Modern Languages, Translation, Psychology, English Language/Literature, English Education/English Language education).
Applicants with equivalent qualifications or experience and applications from working professionals with non-graduate qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact us for more information.
For students whose first language is not English an IELTS score of at least 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is required.
Applicants with equivalent qualifications or experience and applications from working professionals with non-graduate qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact us for more information.
For students whose first language is not English an IELTS score of at least 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is required.
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