12 monthsProgramme duration
25,900 GBPTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Language is at the heart of human interaction, culture and cognition. The MA in Linguistics and English Language is an intellectually rigorous and flexible programme, exploring how language works, how it is acquired and how it shapes identity and society.
A flexible programme structure with a choice of pathways
This Linguistics and English Language MA offers a flexible, interdisciplinary structure. You can choose from a wide range of modules from the School of English Language, Literature and Linguistics, and where appropriate, modules from other subject areas across the University. It includes two specialist taught pathways, enabling you to focus on areas that best match your academic interests and career goals.
You may develop expertise in one of the following specialist pathways, depending on your academic interests:
- English Language
- Language Acquisition
The pathways allow you to focus on your area of particular interest. You may explore topics such as:
- phonetics and phonology
- syntax, semantics and pragmatics
- sociolinguistics
- psycholinguistics
- child language acquisition
- second language acquisition
- lexical innovation
- historical linguistics
This programme is ideal for students who wish to develop advanced theoretical knowledge, strong analytical skills and hands-on research experience in linguistics and English language studies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Linguistics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Language is at the heart of human interaction, culture and cognition. The MA in Linguistics and English Language is an intellectually rigorous and flexible programme, exploring how language works, how it is acquired and how it shapes identity and society.
A flexible programme structure with a choice of pathways
This Linguistics and English Language MA offers a flexible, interdisciplinary structure. You can choose from a wide range of modules from the School of English Language, Literature and Linguistics, and where appropriate, modules from other subject areas across the University. It includes two specialist taught pathways, enabling you to focus on areas that best match your academic interests and career goals.
You may develop expertise in one of the following specialist pathways, depending on your academic interests:
- English Language
- Language Acquisition
The pathways allow you to focus on your area of particular interest. You may explore topics such as:
- phonetics and phonology
- syntax, semantics and pragmatics
- sociolinguistics
- psycholinguistics
- child language acquisition
- second language acquisition
- lexical innovation
- historical linguistics
This programme is ideal for students who wish to develop advanced theoretical knowledge, strong analytical skills and hands-on research experience in linguistics and English language studies.
Admission Requirements
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:
- linguistics
- a language (studied on its own or with another subject)
- a discipline primarily involving the scientific study of human cognition or behaviour (eg cognitive science, psychology, anthropology, sociology)
We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and at least two years relevant professional experience.
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