Sociolinguistics (Research) MA, PGDip 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

25,900 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

1Scholarships

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Important application info:


This course is only available to ESRC applicants applying for a 4.5 (Master's plus PhD) funded route.


We are unable to accept applications from independent candidates.


This course explores the 20th-century history of linguistics and the philosophy of linguistics. 


Join us for this Sociolinguistics Master's course. You'll examine:


  • tensions between different conceptions of language
  • the issues surrounding research methodology in linguistics
  • sociolinguistics
  • the sociology of language

This course is designed to prepare you for doctoral study. The course combines a mixture of generic research training modules with more specialised modules covering research training and specific linguistic knowledge.


Although your focus will be on your specialist study, our aim is for you to develop a broad range of research and project management skills that will support you in your career ahead. We have nurtured a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and supportive environment where staff and students from across the world can come together and share their research experiences.


We offer supervision in the following areas:


  • Linguistic theory
  • Language variation and change
  • Language evolution, acquisition, and development

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Important application info:


This course is only available to ESRC applicants applying for a 4.5 (Master's plus PhD) funded route.


We are unable to accept applications from independent candidates.


This course explores the 20th-century history of linguistics and the philosophy of linguistics. 


Join us for this Sociolinguistics Master's course. You'll examine:


  • tensions between different conceptions of language
  • the issues surrounding research methodology in linguistics
  • sociolinguistics
  • the sociology of language

This course is designed to prepare you for doctoral study. The course combines a mixture of generic research training modules with more specialised modules covering research training and specific linguistic knowledge.


Although your focus will be on your specialist study, our aim is for you to develop a broad range of research and project management skills that will support you in your career ahead. We have nurtured a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and supportive environment where staff and students from across the world can come together and share their research experiences.


We offer supervision in the following areas:


  • Linguistic theory
  • Language variation and change
  • Language evolution, acquisition, and development

Admission Requirements

4.5+
6.5+
70+
2.7+
125+

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:




Linguistics


A language (with or without another subject, eg English and French)


A discipline primarily involving the scientific study of human cognition or behaviour (eg cognitive science, psychology, anthropology, sociology)

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,400 GBP
International
25,900 GBP

Scholarships

Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)

Newcastle University Nigeria Future Leaders Scholarships (2026 entry)
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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