Clinical Linguistics and Evidence Based Practice (Research) MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our course provides a foundation in research methodology and evidence-based practice. You can develop your own area of interest in a research or Evidence Based Practice (EBP) framework.

Our Clinical Linguistics and Evidence Based Practice course is for graduates in:
  • speech and language therapy
  • clinical linguistics
  • psychology
  • related disciplines with an interest in speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders

This research masters is ideal preparation for a PhD under the ESRC-funded (masters plus PhD) route or for students with NIHR pre-doctoral Clinical Academic Fellowship (PCAF) funding.

The course will cover:
  • research methods in the discipline (appropriate to your planned dissertation project and future research)
  • advanced scholarship and practice (in areas within that discipline as well as an awareness of current research)
  • design and implementation of an original investigation (this includes statistical and/or qualitative analyses and interpretation of findings)
  • development of communication skills for sharing findings of clinical investigation with professional audiences (through a conference presentation and manuscript for submission to a scientific journal)

Our researchers and lecturers are world-renowned. You'll develop research and enquiry in specialist clinical areas.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our course provides a foundation in research methodology and evidence-based practice. You can develop your own area of interest in a research or Evidence Based Practice (EBP) framework.

Our Clinical Linguistics and Evidence Based Practice course is for graduates in:
  • speech and language therapy
  • clinical linguistics
  • psychology
  • related disciplines with an interest in speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders

This research masters is ideal preparation for a PhD under the ESRC-funded (masters plus PhD) route or for students with NIHR pre-doctoral Clinical Academic Fellowship (PCAF) funding.

The course will cover:
  • research methods in the discipline (appropriate to your planned dissertation project and future research)
  • advanced scholarship and practice (in areas within that discipline as well as an awareness of current research)
  • design and implementation of an original investigation (this includes statistical and/or qualitative analyses and interpretation of findings)
  • development of communication skills for sharing findings of clinical investigation with professional audiences (through a conference presentation and manuscript for submission to a scientific journal)

Our researchers and lecturers are world-renowned. You'll develop research and enquiry in specialist clinical areas.

Admission Requirements

2.7+
7+
76+
5+
135+
A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject area, such as:
  • linguistics
  • psychology
  • speech and language pathology


This course is usually only available to students applying for a studentship from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The course forms part of the 1+3 (Master's plus PhD) scheme under the Northern Ireland and North East Doctoral Training Partnership (NINE-DTP). To start the course your application for ESRC funding must be successful. 

If you are a speech and language therapist applying for a NIHR Integrated Clinical and Practitioner Academic (ICA) Programme Pre-doctoral Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowship (PCAF) award, please get in touch to discuss relevant available modules and awards. To start the course your application for NIHR funding must be successful. 

We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have other guaranteed funding sources, lower or non-standard qualifications or relevant professional experience in speech and language therapy. Please get in touch. 

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,400 GBP
International
25,900 GBP

Scholarships

Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)

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Master Open

Value

$13518

Deadline

30 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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