24 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Take your Master's in Corpus Linguistics in one of the best Linguistics Departments in the world. We are placed 3rd in the QS World Rankings 2024.
Course information
There is a growing need for effective language data analysis and visualisation in a large number of professions and research domains. Our MA programme equips you with skills to collect, analyse and visualise large amounts of linguistic data (corpora) using cutting-edge computation technology. You’ll also learn how to analyse language datasets with real-world applications in areas such as media, law, marketing, security, healthcare communication, human-machine interaction and language teaching. Across all modules, the focus is on combining theory with practice, placing emphasis on the development of transferrable skills in language analysis.
There are five core modules and two options, which are expected to run at the following times. You will find further information about modules in the course structure section.
Core modules:
During your studies, you will learn from experts in the field and will have access to a wealth of corpus resources. The programme will help your professional growth in variety of fields where analytical skills are required. Typical graduate careers include data analysts, market analysts, educators, journalists, teachers, communications consultants, sales representatives, local government officials etc. The programme will also prepare you for research at the PhD level in corpus linguistics and related subject areas if you choose to continue with your studies.
By the end of the MA programme, you will have had the opportunity to master research techniques as well as general academic skills of structuring and writing research reports and carrying out extensive independent research. This will enhance your chances of success in the competitive job market.
Supporting your studies
If you’re returning to education or you’re not familiar with academic conventions used in UK, we’ll provide the support you need to successfully complete your MA. We will help you to polish your academic reading, writing and presentation skills, sharpen your critical thinking skills and help you to work more effectively.
Outside the lecture theatre, we encourage you to join our diverse departmental research centres, vibrant student and university societies to share ideas, socialise and make friends.
You may have the opportunity to attend one of our international summer schools, where you can experience the local culture, enhance your academic knowledge and potentially work on your dissertation.
Taster webinar and free lectures
You are invited to get a taste for the subject and some of our specialisms by viewing our taster webinar and free lectures.
Please note: It is also possible to take modules on a standalone basis. Please contact the department if you would like further information.
Have you studied our MOOC?
If you are currently studying Corpus linguistics and new technologies: data, language and society MOOC on the edX platform, or if you actively participated and completed the course within the last three years (the course ran previously on the FutureLearn platform) you are eligible to apply for our MOOC entry route for this programme. Through this route, the MOOC is recognised in place of the first core module of the programme, Fundamentals of Corpus Linguistics, and there is a fee discount of £500 for the first year of tuition. Evidence of completion of the MOOC and achievement of the learning outcomes will be required.
Course information
There is a growing need for effective language data analysis and visualisation in a large number of professions and research domains. Our MA programme equips you with skills to collect, analyse and visualise large amounts of linguistic data (corpora) using cutting-edge computation technology. You’ll also learn how to analyse language datasets with real-world applications in areas such as media, law, marketing, security, healthcare communication, human-machine interaction and language teaching. Across all modules, the focus is on combining theory with practice, placing emphasis on the development of transferrable skills in language analysis.
There are five core modules and two options, which are expected to run at the following times. You will find further information about modules in the course structure section.
Core modules:
- Fundamentals of corpus linguistics (October-December year 1)
- Corpus design and data collection (January - March year 1)
- Statistics and data visualization (April - June year 1)
- Corpus based grammar and vocabulary of English (October - December year 2)
- Dissertation (April - August/September year 2)
- Using corpora in Language teaching (January - March year 2)
- Corpus-based discourse studies (January - March year 2)
During your studies, you will learn from experts in the field and will have access to a wealth of corpus resources. The programme will help your professional growth in variety of fields where analytical skills are required. Typical graduate careers include data analysts, market analysts, educators, journalists, teachers, communications consultants, sales representatives, local government officials etc. The programme will also prepare you for research at the PhD level in corpus linguistics and related subject areas if you choose to continue with your studies.
By the end of the MA programme, you will have had the opportunity to master research techniques as well as general academic skills of structuring and writing research reports and carrying out extensive independent research. This will enhance your chances of success in the competitive job market.
Supporting your studies
If you’re returning to education or you’re not familiar with academic conventions used in UK, we’ll provide the support you need to successfully complete your MA. We will help you to polish your academic reading, writing and presentation skills, sharpen your critical thinking skills and help you to work more effectively.
Outside the lecture theatre, we encourage you to join our diverse departmental research centres, vibrant student and university societies to share ideas, socialise and make friends.
You may have the opportunity to attend one of our international summer schools, where you can experience the local culture, enhance your academic knowledge and potentially work on your dissertation.
Taster webinar and free lectures
You are invited to get a taste for the subject and some of our specialisms by viewing our taster webinar and free lectures.
Please note: It is also possible to take modules on a standalone basis. Please contact the department if you would like further information.
Have you studied our MOOC?
If you are currently studying Corpus linguistics and new technologies: data, language and society MOOC on the edX platform, or if you actively participated and completed the course within the last three years (the course ran previously on the FutureLearn platform) you are eligible to apply for our MOOC entry route for this programme. Through this route, the MOOC is recognised in place of the first core module of the programme, Fundamentals of Corpus Linguistics, and there is a fee discount of £500 for the first year of tuition. Evidence of completion of the MOOC and achievement of the learning outcomes will be required.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
Take your Master's in Corpus Linguistics in one of the best Linguistics Departments in the world. We are placed 3rd in the QS World Rankings 2024.
Course information
There is a growing need for effective language data analysis and visualisation in a large number of professions and research domains. Our MA programme equips you with skills to collect, analyse and visualise large amounts of linguistic data (corpora) using cutting-edge computation technology. You’ll also learn how to analyse language datasets with real-world applications in areas such as media, law, marketing, security, healthcare communication, human-machine interaction and language teaching. Across all modules, the focus is on combining theory with practice, placing emphasis on the development of transferrable skills in language analysis.
There are five core modules and two options, which are expected to run at the following times. You will find further information about modules in the course structure section.
Core modules:
During your studies, you will learn from experts in the field and will have access to a wealth of corpus resources. The programme will help your professional growth in variety of fields where analytical skills are required. Typical graduate careers include data analysts, market analysts, educators, journalists, teachers, communications consultants, sales representatives, local government officials etc. The programme will also prepare you for research at the PhD level in corpus linguistics and related subject areas if you choose to continue with your studies.
By the end of the MA programme, you will have had the opportunity to master research techniques as well as general academic skills of structuring and writing research reports and carrying out extensive independent research. This will enhance your chances of success in the competitive job market.
Supporting your studies
If you’re returning to education or you’re not familiar with academic conventions used in UK, we’ll provide the support you need to successfully complete your MA. We will help you to polish your academic reading, writing and presentation skills, sharpen your critical thinking skills and help you to work more effectively.
Outside the lecture theatre, we encourage you to join our diverse departmental research centres, vibrant student and university societies to share ideas, socialise and make friends.
You may have the opportunity to attend one of our international summer schools, where you can experience the local culture, enhance your academic knowledge and potentially work on your dissertation.
Taster webinar and free lectures
You are invited to get a taste for the subject and some of our specialisms by viewing our taster webinar and free lectures.
Please note: It is also possible to take modules on a standalone basis. Please contact the department if you would like further information.
Have you studied our MOOC?
If you are currently studying Corpus linguistics and new technologies: data, language and society MOOC on the edX platform, or if you actively participated and completed the course within the last three years (the course ran previously on the FutureLearn platform) you are eligible to apply for our MOOC entry route for this programme. Through this route, the MOOC is recognised in place of the first core module of the programme, Fundamentals of Corpus Linguistics, and there is a fee discount of £500 for the first year of tuition. Evidence of completion of the MOOC and achievement of the learning outcomes will be required.
Course information
There is a growing need for effective language data analysis and visualisation in a large number of professions and research domains. Our MA programme equips you with skills to collect, analyse and visualise large amounts of linguistic data (corpora) using cutting-edge computation technology. You’ll also learn how to analyse language datasets with real-world applications in areas such as media, law, marketing, security, healthcare communication, human-machine interaction and language teaching. Across all modules, the focus is on combining theory with practice, placing emphasis on the development of transferrable skills in language analysis.
There are five core modules and two options, which are expected to run at the following times. You will find further information about modules in the course structure section.
Core modules:
- Fundamentals of corpus linguistics (October-December year 1)
- Corpus design and data collection (January - March year 1)
- Statistics and data visualization (April - June year 1)
- Corpus based grammar and vocabulary of English (October - December year 2)
- Dissertation (April - August/September year 2)
- Using corpora in Language teaching (January - March year 2)
- Corpus-based discourse studies (January - March year 2)
During your studies, you will learn from experts in the field and will have access to a wealth of corpus resources. The programme will help your professional growth in variety of fields where analytical skills are required. Typical graduate careers include data analysts, market analysts, educators, journalists, teachers, communications consultants, sales representatives, local government officials etc. The programme will also prepare you for research at the PhD level in corpus linguistics and related subject areas if you choose to continue with your studies.
By the end of the MA programme, you will have had the opportunity to master research techniques as well as general academic skills of structuring and writing research reports and carrying out extensive independent research. This will enhance your chances of success in the competitive job market.
Supporting your studies
If you’re returning to education or you’re not familiar with academic conventions used in UK, we’ll provide the support you need to successfully complete your MA. We will help you to polish your academic reading, writing and presentation skills, sharpen your critical thinking skills and help you to work more effectively.
Outside the lecture theatre, we encourage you to join our diverse departmental research centres, vibrant student and university societies to share ideas, socialise and make friends.
You may have the opportunity to attend one of our international summer schools, where you can experience the local culture, enhance your academic knowledge and potentially work on your dissertation.
Taster webinar and free lectures
You are invited to get a taste for the subject and some of our specialisms by viewing our taster webinar and free lectures.
Please note: It is also possible to take modules on a standalone basis. Please contact the department if you would like further information.
Have you studied our MOOC?
If you are currently studying Corpus linguistics and new technologies: data, language and society MOOC on the edX platform, or if you actively participated and completed the course within the last three years (the course ran previously on the FutureLearn platform) you are eligible to apply for our MOOC entry route for this programme. Through this route, the MOOC is recognised in place of the first core module of the programme, Fundamentals of Corpus Linguistics, and there is a fee discount of £500 for the first year of tuition. Evidence of completion of the MOOC and achievement of the learning outcomes will be required.
Admission Requirements
58+
6.5+
87+
2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a related subject is normally required. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects and/or extensive relevant experience. In these cases, you should clearly demonstrate how your experience and skills have prepared you for postgraduate study.
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