Sociolinguistics (Research) MA, PGDip 12 months Postgraduate Program By Newcastle University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

25,100 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognises this course. It 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

Program overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) recognises this course. It 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

76+
7+
100+
3.3+

A 2:1 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 Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

11,200 GBP
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International Students

25,100 GBP
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